I downloaded ADE but then used it without authorizing. I now need to authorize so I can transfer ebook onto my ereader and not just read on my computer.

[margaretl58955958]

I have downloaded ADE but then used it without authorizing it, consequently I can't transfer an ebook onto my ereader.  How do I go back and authorize my computer with my ID so I can transfer my ebook to my ereader?

[Nanaky · Accepted solution]

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.

If you download the eBooks before you authorize the eBooks can read only on this system. If you move it to a reader you need a new download after authoirze and then can linked with your right Adobe ID.

[margaretl58955958]

That's brilliant thank you.  I've managed to do it and can now transfer an ebook onto my device.  Really chuffed.

[gillesb1557517]

I did all you explained

Inside regedit I had to go in "Device" to remove the key (inside device there was 3 other files)

Now I can't no more go on authorize

When I try to open the book I get an error

I can't remove Authorization

Really upset!

Please help because I am afrai I threw my money throw the window

Regards

[Nanaky]

Has you remove the complete folder HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Adept ?

[gillesb1557517]

I removed the complete folder as you said

Error disappeared when I try to open the book but it asks me always for ID and password.

The book is always locked

I try to give authorisation but always the same pb.

The book is over protected so I can't read it. Protection is really efficient!!!

[Nanaky]

Has you used the same Adobe ID as the fist download?

[zenonc63873201]

Where to and why. will I need it? I'm a complete neophyte with this.

Enter a name and location for the backup registry key, and then click Save.: