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April 29, 2016
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I can't authorize my adobe ID on my laptop

  • April 29, 2016
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hii i already authorized my ebook reader on my android tablet using my adobe reader. however i can't seem to use the same ID to authorize adobe digital editions on my laptop. i need to transfer my .DRM books to my ereader and apparently i cant do so until i authorize adobe digital editions with my adobe ID. What should i do I'm at a loss.

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Nanaky
Participating Frequently
May 4, 2016

Windows:

    Close all applications.

    Choose Start > Run.

    In the Open text box, type regedit and then press Enter. The Registry Editor opens.

    In the left pane of the Registry Editor, locate the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Adept

    Select the Adept key.

    Choose File > Export.

    In the Export Registry File dialog box, select Selected Branch under Export Range. Enter a name and location for the backup registry key, and then click Save.

    Right-click the Adept key and choose Delete.

    In the Confirm Key Delete dialog, click OK.

    Close the Registry Editor.

    Open Adobe Digital Editions and reauthorize.

Macintosh:

    quit Adobe Digital Editions.

    Navigate to /Users//Library/Application Support/Adobe/Digital Editions and drag the activation.dat file to the trash.

    If you are using 10.7, see https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html

    Open Adobe Digital Editions and reauthorize.

Sheena Kaul
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April 29, 2016
Participant
April 29, 2016

sorry i made a mistake in my question. i mean i already authorized my ebook reader on my android tablet using my adobe ID