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February 13, 2016
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for adobe digital editions, can't get authorization on new computer; still have registration from old computer?

  • February 13, 2016
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Help to get authorization moved from old computer to new for adobe digital editions?

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    Nanaky
    Participating Frequently
    February 15, 2016

    Macintosh:

    1. quit Adobe Digital Editions.
    2. 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 Access hidden library files | Mac OS 10.7 and later.
    3. Open Adobe Digital Editions and reauthorize.

    Windows:

    1. Close all applications.
    2. Choose Start > Run.
    3. In the Open text box, type regedit and then press Enter. The Registry Editor opens.
    4. In the left pane of the Registry Editor, locate the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Adept
    5. Select the Adept key.
    6. Choose File > Export.
    7. 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.
    8. Right-click the Adept key and choose Delete.
    9. In the Confirm Key Delete dialog, click OK.
    10. Close the Registry Editor.
    11. Open Adobe Digital Editions and reauthorize
    tacomeAuthor
    Participant
    February 15, 2016

    The answer was correct. There was no place on the web site to mark "correct."

    Thanks.

    Nanaky
    Participating Frequently
    February 16, 2016

    You are welcome.