Uninstall Sony eBook Library?

SanFranMatt · 12-29-2007, 02:58 PM

How do I uninstall the program that comes with the Sony Reader? I don't see an uninstall option, and it's not in the Add/Remove Programs. I've searched for a half hour and found nothing. Quite frustrating, although I'm sure it's something stupid that I'm overlooking

vivaldirules · 12-29-2007, 03:12 PM

I'm running WinXP and in the Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs list is shown "eBook Library by Sony" with a size 11.63 Mbytes. You might look at your list, sort by size, and see if you can find it that way. Also, that's the name of the version of the program Sony has had since about October. Before that, it was called Connect, I think.

SanFranMatt · 12-29-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

I'm running WinXP and in the Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs list is shown "eBook Library by Sony" with a size 11.63 Mbytes. You might look at your list, sort by size, and see if you can find it that way. Also, that's the name of the version of the program Sony has had since about October. Before that, it was called Connect, I think.

Thank you! I looked for Connect, Reader and Sony but for whatever reason I never noticed eBook....I was about to throw my computer out the window!!!

Shyny · 08-27-2009, 08:22 AM

Just wanted to tell anybody that for uninstalling MAC version you need
to open terminal and then:

" sudo /Library/eBookLibrary/uninstall-eBookLibrary.sh "

That's it

PS: on my MBPro 1.5.8 - fully updated since now - does not work, and I think
it won't on Snow Leopard too!)

Cheers from Italy

brogers · 01-18-2010, 06:49 PM

Just wanted to drop in and update this thread with the current uninstall command for Mac.

sudo /Library/Reader\ Library/uninstall-ReaderLibrary.sh

HTH
brett

rmm200 · 01-23-2010, 12:55 PM

I have no idea what your reasons are for uninstalling, but I just want to note the software can be handy for browsing the Sony store and downloading books (free and purchased) from there. You do not need to uninstall to keep the software from running; just take it out of the startup list. I did that first time it auto-launched when I attached my 600.

Robert

iMario · 03-30-2010, 10:18 PM

I decided to remove it as I find annoying having to shut it down every time I plug reader. There is no Reader Library name in the list of apps that are to be ran at startup on Macs. That makes sense as the Reader Library launches only when Reader is connected to the computer, which means that there is a daemon running in the background and if I' not using the software at all, it's just a waste of resources, IMO

JSWolf · 03-30-2010, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMario

I decided to remove it as I find annoying having to shut it down every time I plug reader. There is no Reader Library name in the list of apps that are to be ran at startup on Macs. That makes sense as the Reader Library launches only when Reader is connected to the computer, which means that there is a daemon running in the background and if I' not using the software at all, it's just a waste of resources, IMO

Reader Library is the only way to get the free eBooks from Sony.

Marcy · 03-31-2010, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMario

I decided to remove it as I find annoying having to shut it down every time I plug reader. There is no Reader Library name in the list of apps that are to be ran at startup on Macs. That makes sense as the Reader Library launches only when Reader is connected to the computer, which means that there is a daemon running in the background and if I' not using the software at all, it's just a waste of resources, IMO

I don't know if this is the same for Macs and PCs but I stopped the program from running by changing its name to SonyCrapProgram.exe instead of Reader Library.exe. I get error messages the the Reader Library can't be found, but at least it doesn't open. Perhaps you can do something similar.

I wanted it there for the occasional time I bought something from the Reader Store.

-Marcy

pietvo · 03-31-2010, 06:06 AM

LOL

stevet · 03-31-2010, 04:30 PM

I don't have Sony Reader Library running (Since it refuses to run properly on my Windows 7 64-bit laptop), so I uninstalled it and use claibre. However, the first time I tried to transfer an ePub drm'd book using ADE, it was unreadable on the PRS600. I had to reinstall the Sony Reader Library, then stop it and not let it start up. It doesn't need to run, but evidently it installs dlls or some other system file that ADE needs to properly recognize an authorized book. So you might not be able to uninstall it and make that work.

DoctorOhh · 04-04-2010, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevet

I don't have Sony Reader Library running (Since it refuses to run properly on my Windows 7 64-bit laptop), so I uninstalled it and use claibre. However, the first time I tried to transfer an ePub drm'd book using ADE, it was unreadable on the PRS600. I had to reinstall the Sony Reader Library, then stop it and not let it start up. It doesn't need to run, but evidently it installs dlls or some other system file that ADE needs to properly recognize an authorized book. So you might not be able to uninstall it and make that work.

I don't believe that you need the software at all, but your device does have to authorized to view ADE content. I am told you cab authorize it via Sony Reader or ADE software.

iMario · 04-05-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcy

I don't know if this is the same for Macs and PCs but I stopped the program from running by changing its name to SonyCrapProgram.exe instead of Reader Library.exe. I get error messages the the Reader Library can't be found, but at least it doesn't open. Perhaps you can do something similar.
-Marcy

Nah, Mac are tougher when it comes to tricking them with plain file renaming. It would not do the trick. Anyway, should I ever need it, I will install it again

so far, I'm more than satisfied with Calibre

movieking · 04-23-2010, 10:22 PM

It's so annoying that the reader software now launches everytime I connect my ereader. AFAIK, it is only a recent thing, since I don't recall it happening before. So is there a way to stop this from happening, or will I just delete the program? I am guessing by the responses that I'll have to delete (I'm on Windows)

Worldwalker · 04-23-2010, 11:06 PM

Windows?

Run msconfig and uncheck the Library launcher.

(at least, that's how it works on XP; if your particular flavor of Windows doesn't do it that way, look up what the equivalent is and do that)

12-29-2007, 02:58 PM	#1
SanFranMatt Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PR505	Uninstall Sony eBook Library? How do I uninstall the program that comes with the Sony Reader? I don't see an uninstall option, and it's not in the Add/Remove Programs. I've searched for a half hour and found nothing. Quite frustrating, although I'm sure it's something stupid that I'm overlooking

01-18-2010, 06:49 PM	#5
brogers Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: prs-300	Updated Mac uninstall command Just wanted to drop in and update this thread with the current uninstall command for Mac. sudo /Library/Reader\ Library/uninstall-ReaderLibrary.sh HTH brett

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12-29-2007, 03:12 PM	#2
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	I'm running WinXP and in the Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs list is shown "eBook Library by Sony" with a size 11.63 Mbytes. You might look at your list, sort by size, and see if you can find it that way. Also, that's the name of the version of the program Sony has had since about October. Before that, it was called Connect, I think.

08-27-2009, 08:22 AM	#4
Shyny Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: none	Just wanted to tell anybody that for uninstalling MAC version you need to open terminal and then: " sudo /Library/eBookLibrary/uninstall-eBookLibrary.sh " That's it PS: on my MBPro 1.5.8 - fully updated since now - does not work, and I think it won't on Snow Leopard too!) Cheers from Italy

01-23-2010, 12:55 PM	#6
rmm200 Groupie Posts: 195 Karma: 414 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bend, OR Device: Sony PRS-600	I have no idea what your reasons are for uninstalling, but I just want to note the software can be handy for browsing the Sony store and downloading books (free and purchased) from there. You do not need to uninstall to keep the software from running; just take it out of the startup list. I did that first time it auto-launched when I attached my 600. Robert

03-30-2010, 10:18 PM	#7
iMario Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: PRS-600	I decided to remove it as I find annoying having to shut it down every time I plug reader. There is no Reader Library name in the list of apps that are to be ran at startup on Macs. That makes sense as the Reader Library launches only when Reader is connected to the computer, which means that there is a daemon running in the background and if I' not using the software at all, it's just a waste of resources, IMO

03-31-2010, 06:06 AM	#10
pietvo Reader Posts: 519 Karma: 24612 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Utrecht, NL Device: Kobo Aura 2, iPhone, iPad	LOL

03-31-2010, 04:30 PM	#11
stevet Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Sony PRS600 Touch	I don't have Sony Reader Library running (Since it refuses to run properly on my Windows 7 64-bit laptop), so I uninstalled it and use claibre. However, the first time I tried to transfer an ePub drm'd book using ADE, it was unreadable on the PRS600. I had to reinstall the Sony Reader Library, then stop it and not let it start up. It doesn't need to run, but evidently it installs dlls or some other system file that ADE needs to properly recognize an authorized book. So you might not be able to uninstall it and make that work.

04-23-2010, 10:22 PM	#14
movieking Member Posts: 23 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Sony 505	It's so annoying that the reader software now launches everytime I connect my ereader. AFAIK, it is only a recent thing, since I don't recall it happening before. So is there a way to stop this from happening, or will I just delete the program? I am guessing by the responses that I'll have to delete (I'm on Windows)

04-23-2010, 11:06 PM	#15
Worldwalker Curmudgeon Posts: 3,085 Karma: 722357 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: PRS-505	Windows? Run msconfig and uncheck the Library launcher. (at least, that's how it works on XP; if your particular flavor of Windows doesn't do it that way, look up what the equivalent is and do that)

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