Utilizing public library/software question

JennyAnn · 12-08-2011, 07:43 PM

I had a Sony e-reader and the reader library software - switched to the Nook and downloaded Adobe Digital Editions. When I download an e-book from the public library I select the Adobe EPub version and it downloads as a .ascm file. When opening it, it automatically uses the Reader Library software, not the ADE. Minor annoyance - I can import it into ADE and then download to the Nook. However, ADE isn't recognizing them as "borrowed" and I can't return them early, which I'd really like to do. While it seems obvious that the solution is to delete the Reader Library software sometimes the obvious is wrong and I don't want to screw up my ebook library by accident. Has anyone done this? Had this problem? I use a Macbook, btw.

Thanks in advance.

Asawi · 12-09-2011, 03:23 PM

I don't know anything about Mac, but surely there must be a way to associate acsm file with ADE instead of Reader Library. On a PC you can do this through the file explorer.

robertc88 · 12-09-2011, 07:56 PM

I downloaded Overdrive Media Console after I couldn't get Adobe to load on the NT. I have had no problems aftereards.

Bookworm_Girl · 12-10-2011, 02:36 PM

I have the Sony software, ADE, a Nook Color and a Mac so maybe I can help. I also use ADE to transfer library books to my Nook Color. Here is what works for me. My Mac still runs Leopard (10.5.8), and I am not sure which OS X version you use and how the commands might vary.

The ACSM file should be in your Downloads folder. Click on the file to highlight it (not to open it). Then select Cmd-I to open the Info window. In the Info window scroll down and you will see an "Open With" section. Click the drop-down box to show a list of programs which are compatible with the ACSM file. You should see Adobe Digital Editions in the list along with the Sony software. Underneath the drop-down box is an icon that says "Change All...". If you click that icon, then it will make ADE the default program to open all of your ACSM files. So from that point on the ACSM files will open in ADE rather than import into the Sony software. Hope that helps!

12-08-2011, 07:43 PM	#1
JennyAnn Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Nook Color	Utilizing public library/software question I had a Sony e-reader and the reader library software - switched to the Nook and downloaded Adobe Digital Editions. When I download an e-book from the public library I select the Adobe EPub version and it downloads as a .ascm file. When opening it, it automatically uses the Reader Library software, not the ADE. Minor annoyance - I can import it into ADE and then download to the Nook. However, ADE isn't recognizing them as "borrowed" and I can't return them early, which I'd really like to do. While it seems obvious that the solution is to delete the Reader Library software sometimes the obvious is wrong and I don't want to screw up my ebook library by accident. Has anyone done this? Had this problem? I use a Macbook, btw. Thanks in advance.

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12-09-2011, 03:23 PM	#2
Asawi Gadgetoholic Posts: 1,467 Karma: 3865860 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Device: Kobo Libra2, Tolino Vision 6	I don't know anything about Mac, but surely there must be a way to associate acsm file with ADE instead of Reader Library. On a PC you can do this through the file explorer.

12-09-2011, 07:56 PM	#3
robertc88 Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 1579999 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	I downloaded Overdrive Media Console after I couldn't get Adobe to load on the NT. I have had no problems aftereards.

12-10-2011, 02:36 PM	#4
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	I have the Sony software, ADE, a Nook Color and a Mac so maybe I can help. I also use ADE to transfer library books to my Nook Color. Here is what works for me. My Mac still runs Leopard (10.5.8), and I am not sure which OS X version you use and how the commands might vary. The ACSM file should be in your Downloads folder. Click on the file to highlight it (not to open it). Then select Cmd-I to open the Info window. In the Info window scroll down and you will see an "Open With" section. Click the drop-down box to show a list of programs which are compatible with the ACSM file. You should see Adobe Digital Editions in the list along with the Sony software. Underneath the drop-down box is an icon that says "Change All...". If you click that icon, then it will make ADE the default program to open all of your ACSM files. So from that point on the ACSM files will open in ADE rather than import into the Sony software. Hope that helps!

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