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August 22, 2018
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Unable to deauthorize my new computer

  • August 22, 2018
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I am unable to open downloaded library e-books - I get the same message E_ACT_NOT_READY. Adobe says deauthorize the computer and re-authorize. But it will not let me deauthorize. I am using the correct Adobe ID and password. There is another option for account that reflects my library card number (cloudlibrary) but that requires a vendor ID that I don't have. Thoughts?

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    Nanaky
    Participating Frequently
    August 23, 2018

    Windows:

        Close all applications.
        Press WINDOWS + R.
        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
        Remove the Adept Folder.
        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.

    erinm70251174
    Participant
    August 24, 2018

    this was so helpful, i couldn't authorize, deauthorize or do anything with my kobo or my computer!! Thanks so much!!