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Integrate with OverDrive Account

As a user of Adobe Digital Edition, you could have an OverDrive account. Integrate your OverDrive account with Adobe Digital Edition as shown below:

1. If you’ve got an Adobe ID, press Ctrl + Shift + D keys simultaneously. Follow the subsequent prompts and then click Erase Authorization button. This will perform the de-authorization process.
2. Open Adobe Digital Edition.
3. Click Help | Authorize Computer.
4. Set eBook Vendor: OverDrive in the Computer Authorization dialog.
5. Specify your email id and password. Click Authorize button.

Reinstall Adobe Digital Edition

The process of reinstalling the program is given below:

For Windows 8.1/ 8

1. Press Windows Key + X, select Programs and Features.
2. This opens up programs list.
3. Right-click Adobe Digital Edition, select Uninstall.
4. Download a fresh setup from Adobe and install it on your machine.

For Windows 7/ Vista

1. Click Start, type Uninstall a program in the Search Box.
2. Press Enter.
3. Refer Steps # 2-4 under Windows 8.1/ 8 user’s section.

Download Windows Updates

Get the latest Windows updates from the Internet. Here’s how:

For Windows 8.1/ 8

1. Press Windows Key + X, select Search.
2. Type “Update” in Search Box. Click Settings icon.
3. Open the keyword from Search Results.
4. Check for new updates and download-install them.

For Windows 7/ Vista

1. Click Start, point to All Programs.
2. Click Windows Update.
3. Start checking for updates, download & install them.

Restore your PC

System Restore will work if there are issues with your system settings.

For Windows 8.1/ 8

1. Right-click Computer icon, select Properties.
2. Click Advanced system settings link.
3. This opens up a new dialog. Click System Protection tab.
4. Click System Restore button.

For Windows 7/ Vista

1. Click Start, type System Restore in the Search Box.
2. Press Enter.
3. Follow on-screen instructions.