I cannot erase computer authorization for ADE (I mistakenly authorized Adobe instead of Overdirve, and am trying to fix it). I keep typing in my password, and I keep getting a message saying it ccannot erase. What do I do? Thanks.

[annar23468439]

I cannot erase computer authorization for ADE (I mistakenly authorized Adobe instead of Overdirve, and am trying to fix it).  I keep typing in my password, and I keep getting a message saying it ccannot erase.  What do I do?  Thanks.

[shreya]

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

Mac:

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.

ADE will be deauthorized now.

Now Authorize ADE again [Help -> Authorize Computer].

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. [Help -> Authorize Computer].