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Downloading Adobe Digital Editions to a PC

Lisa Lindsay, Computer Services Librarian

Fresno County Public Library

Step One

Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/

There is also a link under “Required Software” at fresno.lib.overdrive.com

Step Two

Click “Launch” to begin installing Adobe Digital Editions (ADE)

Step Three

A message will appear to make sure you want to install the application – click “Install” to begin

Step Four

Click “Yes” to begin the download and install ADE

Step Five

Select the elements you want to install, then click “Next”

Step Six

Click “Install” to install the program to your hard drive

Step Seven

Click “Close” to finish the installation process

Step Eight

Click “I Agree” to accept the Terms of Use and launch ADE

Step Nine

Click “Continue” to start the Setup Assistant

Step Ten

Select get an Adobe ID online

You need an active email address to complete the Adobe ID process.

Step 11

1. Select “Create an Account”

2. Complete the form (tip: complete red asterisks items only to save time)

Step 12

Return to Adobe Digital Editions to activate with your new Adobe ID and password.

Step Thirteen

Click “Finished” and you’re ready to use Adobe Digital Editions!

YOU DID IT!

Open Adobe Digital Editions The main screen will display – the menu on the left will show your books once you download them.

Questions?

Call 600-READemail: overdrive@fresnolibrary.org

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