Setting Adobe Digital Editions as Default / Adobe Acrobat Reader Error OverDrive, Freading, and EBSCO download a.acsm file to your computer, which then tells Adobe Digital Editions to download the eBook you've borrowed. However, some computers, for whatever reason, are set to open.acsm files in Adobe Acrobat. To download DRM-protected ebooks to your computer and transfer them to compatible ereaders, you'll need to install and authorize Adobe Digital Editions (ADE). To download the same ebooks to additional computers or devices, be sure to authorize each one with the same OverDrive account or Adobe ID. Often, the easiest way to resolve failed downloads is to try the download again using a different browser. For example, if you're using Internet Explorer on Windows, try Firefox. If you're using Firefox on Mac OS, try Safari. Make sure that your computer meets the Akamai Download Manager minimum.
*NOTE: Adobe Digital Editions does NOT support the Nook HD or HD+, Samsung Nook, or new Nook Tablet. Only previous Nook devices and the current Nook GlowLight (not Plus) are supported.*
The Nook usually comes preloaded with an Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) folder and because of this your ADE program won't recognize your device.
To fix this, please begin by deleting the problem OverDrive title from both Adobe Digital Editions and your Nook, then download the title again from your library account. After this, de-authorize and re-authorize the Nook as follows:
1. To confirm Adobe Digital Editions is authorized properly, take the following steps.
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- In Adobe Digital Editions, from the title list view, go to the Library menu and select Authorize computer.
- If ADE is not authorized, proceed through the steps to Authorize it with an Adobe ID.
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2. Reset the ADE folder on the Nook:
- Connect the Nook to your computer.
- Under My Computer or Computer, open the drive associated with your device (likely named nook (X:) where X is the drive letter).
- Locate the folder .adobe-digital-editions and delete it.
3. Open Adobe Digital Editions. You should see the Device Setup Assistance dialog. Click the Authorize Device button.
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Once you have completed the steps above, please transfer the title again by dragging and dropping it on the device icon in the library view of Adobe Digital Editions. The transferred Adobe eBook title will be located in the 'My Documents' section on the Nook. If you are using a NOOKColor, transferred titles will be located in the 'My Files > Digital Editions' section.