What happens during activation?
In the activation process, software is downloaded to your hardware device to create a “Secured Repository” for your copy-protected eBook titles. The software uses your Microsoft Passport account number and information unique to your device to help protect eBook titles against unauthorized copying or distribution. In addition, an Activation Certificate is also downloaded, to certify that your copy of Microsoft Reader is enabled for viewing protected content. This security provides you with access to many premium eBook titles that have been copy protected. The Activation Certificate is encrypted to help protect your privacy and is only used when you attempt to purchase or download copy-protected titles.
For Acrobat 9 and CS4 products: Activation in Adobe products is automatic and happens silently in the background the first time the customer starts the application and it detects an Internet connection. If it does not detect an Internet connection, the application continues to run without interrupting users. The application checks for an Internet connection every time it starts up until it finds one. Phone activation is not required or available. A: For Acrobat 8, CS3, and earlier products: When you install an Adobe software product that requires activation, you are asked to choose the method of activation (Internet or phone). The license information is sent to Adobe through the method you select. Once the license is verified, the product is activated and available for use. Details on the activation process. 1. A user initiates an activation request. Upon this request, a machine identifying number is created based on certain parameters of the hard drive. This number uniquely identifies
