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Génépi
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December 19, 2012
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I wish to transfer books from my old notebook to my new e-reader.

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I wish to transfer books from my old notebood to my new e-reader (DRM).

I have a different Addobe ID and am unable to do this as I get a message which states that if I change my ID to my more recent one I may not be able to read some of the material. Does any one know the solution to this please?

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    sjpt
    Inspiring
    December 19, 2012

    You don't say why you have a different AdobeID on the new reader.

    The usual solution would be to use the same ID on the new reader as on the old notebook.

    If you changed to a new AdobeID because you didn't realize the implications, and don't really need the different one

    1. Remove the new AdobeID from the new reader (while plugged into the old notebook, ctrl-shift-E)
    2. Unplug and replug the new reader.
    3. When prompted, give the new reader your old AbobeID.
    4. You should then be able to transfer and read books quite happily.

    If you've already got some DRM books on the new reader with the new ID, or have some other reason you really need the new ID, I am afraid you are a bit stuck.

    I pretty sure the only option you have is the keep changing the id of the reader between the old and new id's, depending which book you want to read.

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    GénépiAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    December 19, 2012

    Many thanks for your rapid response.

    As I have had the new ID for sometime I wish to remain with this one. I set it up on my new notebook as I have Adobe Photoshop and to access the adobe site.

    However, the message on the new Reader software which I have downloaded onto my old computer to transfer the books tells me that if I change my ID I run the risk of not being able to read my books. Apart from an old e-mail address I have no idea what the old address of several years ago is. .

    It seems there are many issues with these e-readers which are not revealed until after purchase.

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    sjpt
    Inspiring
    December 19, 2012

    It seems there are many issues with these e-readers which are not revealed until after purchase. I am afraid you are right.  I just checked google and it seems the only way you might be able get old DRM books on your new ID is if the origial seller will let you download them again.  Being a meanie, I tend to use my ereader for library books and free books (typically older classics from project Gutenberg), and so avoid many (not all) of the hassles.

    It still may not be appropriate for you; but you don't need to use the same AdobeID for all Adobe applications on a given computer.  You could use your old ID for Digital Editions and all your ebooks (past and future) and your new ID for Photoshop etc.

    You old id is probably your old email address.  If you haven't yet registered the new id on the laptop, you should be able to find out what it was.

    On the library dropdown at top left, choose 'Authorize Computer', and it will tell you your old id.

    If you've forgotten the old password you can get it refreshed at https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/membership/index.cfm?nl=1&loc=en_us&nf=1

    That page also has places to click if you've forgotten your old id, and even if you've forgotten your old email.

    That probably needs access to your old email; I'm not sure if you still have that.

    If not, you may be able to convince Adobe to change the associated email address and password.

    Good luck trying to chase through whatever you decide.

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