Error Getting License in Adobe Digital Editions (Fix)
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- September 22, 2022
If you’re seeing the error “Getting License” in Adobe Digital Editions (ADE), it’s usually because you’re trying to open a file that’s protected by DRM. In order to fix this, you’ll need to authorize ADE with an Adobe ID. If you don’t have an Adobe ID, you can create one for free. Once you have an Adobe ID, open ADE and go to the Preferences menu. Under Preferences, select Security. In the Security window, select Authorize Computer. Enter your Adobe ID and password, then click the Authorize button. You should now be able to open DRM-protected files in ADE.
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Error Getting License in Adobe Digital Editions (Fix)
What is Adobe Digital Editions and why you might encounter this error
Adobe Digital Editions is a software application that allows you to view and manage eBooks and other digital publications. You might encounter an error when trying to access a digital publication if the software is not properly licensed. In order to fix this, you will need to enter a valid Adobe ID and password.
How to fix the Error Getting License in Adobe Digital Editions
If you are getting the “Error Getting License” error in Adobe Digital Editions (ADE), it is most likely due to one of the following reasons:
1. You are not signed in to your Adobe ID
2. Your Adobe ID is not authorized
3. The file is corrupt
Here are the steps to fix the error:
1. Sign in to your Adobe ID:
Open Adobe Digital Editions and go to the Preferences > Security tab. Make sure you are signed in with your Adobe ID. If you are not signed in, click the Sign In button and enter your Adobe ID and password.
2. Adobe ID is not authorized:
If you aresigned in to your Adobe ID, but you are still getting the error, it means your Adobe ID is not authorized. To authorize your Adobe ID, go to the Preferences > Security tab and click the Authorize button.
3. The file is corrupt:
If you are getting the “Error Getting License” error when trying to open a specific file, it is most likely due to the file being corrupt. To fix this, delete the file and re-download it from your library.
Other possible solutions
There are a few other things you can try if you’re still getting the “Error Getting License” message in Adobe Digital Editions.
First, make sure that you’re connected to the internet and that Adobe’s servers are online. You can check the status of the servers here: https://status.adobe.com/
If the servers are up and you’re still having trouble, try restarting your computer and opening Adobe Digital Editions again.
If that doesn’t work, try uninstalling and reinstalling Adobe Digital Editions.
And finally, if none of those solutions work, you can always contact Adobe customer support for help.
Conclusion
If you’re seeing the “Error getting license” message in Adobe Digital Editions (ADE), it’s probably because you’re trying to open a file that’s protected by DRM. To fix this, you’ll need to authorize ADE with your Adobe ID. If you don’t have an Adobe ID, you can create one for free. Once you’ve authorized ADE, you should be able to open your DRM-protected file.
