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September 18, 2016
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E_ACT_NOT_READY error but license is activated

  • September 18, 2016
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This is the error I get when I try to use ADE 3.0 - Error getting License. License Server Communication Problem:

E_ACT_NOT_READY

I called the helpdesk and they told me that my license is activated so I have to use this forum. I AM VERY FRUSTRATED !!!

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    JosieVizAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    September 19, 2016

    Thanks Nanaky - I followed the directions you sent but there is no folder for Digital Editions and I cannot find activation.dat file. I looked for it in case it was in a different folder but there is no activation.dat file on my computer.

    Nanaky
    Participating Frequently
    September 19, 2016

    You have open the hidden library how discrite the link?

    JosieVizAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    September 19, 2016

    I don't understand what you mean about hidden library. What is discrite? I don't think that's even an English word?

    Nanaky
    Participating Frequently
    September 19, 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.

    renés62159696
    Participant
    February 16, 2017

    This solved the Problem on my Mac, Thanks