E_ACT_NOT_READY

[Guest]

I keep getting this message. Then tried to deactivate authorization (several times) so I can reactivate and it refuses to deactivate.  So I can't download any library books.

[shreya]

For this problem, you need to deauthorize and authorize ADE again.

If due to some reason, you are unable to deauthorize ADE, follow the below steps:

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

ADE will be deauthorized now.

Now Authorize ADE again.

Windows:

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

Right-click the Adept key and choose Delete.

In the Confirm Key Delete dialog, click OK.

Your authorization will be deleted.

ADE will be deauthorized now.

Now Authorize ADE again.

Reference:

Error "E_AUTH_NOT_READY" | Digital Editions

Hope this works !!

[Guest]

How do I " Navigate to /Users//Library/Application Support/Adobe/DigitalEditions" ?  Where do I need to go to on my Mac to find this? 

[shreya]

Ok, try the following way to access activation.dat:

1. Go-> Go to folder.

Go to folder dialog will appear.

2. Type   ~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Digital Editions

drag the activation.dat file to the trash.

Hope this works !!