calibre 0.6.17 can't convert any file

[Phil_C]

I just installed 0.6.17 in Windows 7 Ultimate RTM. Trying to convert any file format gives this:

ERROR: ERROR: Unhandled exception: <b>DatabaseException</b>:attempt to write a readonly database
RemoteTraceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\library\sqlite.py", line 141, in run
OperationalError: attempt to write a readonly database

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\convert\single.py", line 251, in accept
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\convert\metadata.py", line 201, in commit
File "site-packages\calibre\library\database2.py", line 1061, in set_metadata
File "site-packages\calibre\library\database2.py", line 1138, in set_title
File "site-packages\calibre\library\sqlite.py", line 170, in run
DatabaseException: attempt to write a readonly database
RemoteTraceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\library\sqlite.py", line 141, in run
OperationalError: attempt to write a readonly database

I'm not sure if it's the new version of calibre or my clean install of Win 7 RTM. Version 0.6.16 worked fine in Win 7 RC 7100.

Phil

[kovidgoyal]

Make sure that the directory which you chose as the calibre library is not write protected.

[Phil_C]

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Make sure that the directory which you chose as the calibre library is not write protected.

It gets worse. If I try to add a file to the calibre window, I get:

WARNING: Failed to read metadata: Failed to read metadata from the following:

Macdonald, Ross - The Chill.txt
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\add.py", line 92, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\add.py", line 137, in add
File "site-packages\calibre\library\database2.py", line 1373, in create_book_entry
File "site-packages\calibre\library\sqlite.py", line 170, in run
DatabaseException: attempt to write a readonly database
RemoteTraceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\library\sqlite.py", line 141, in run
OperationalError: attempt to write a readonly database

Save to Disk function is broken, too.

If I run as administrator, or run in WinXP compatibility mode, major functions seem to work, but I can't drag and drop a file in the calibre window. I can only use the Add Books icon.

My calibre library is on a logical drive. Folder settings are no different than any others. In the properties tab of the folder, the Read Only box is not checked, but it's filled in. I can change it, but it reverts back to the filled in setting --- whatever that means.

I'm going to try going back to 6.16 and see if that works, or if it's Win 7 RTM causing the issues..

[Phil_C]

Well, 0.6.16 acts the same as .17. That means the problems began with the upgrade to Win 7 RTM.

To be clear, everything worked fine in Win 7 Ultimate RC 7100 x64.

The problems are in Win 7 Ultimate RTM x64.

I installed the RTM version this weekend. All other programs are functioning normally.

Which version of Win 7 are you using for test purposes?

[Phil_C]

More information:

Running in Vista SP2 Compatibility Mode does not solve the issues.

Running in XP SP3 mode does --- with the annoying exception of being unable to drag and drop files into the calibre window.

The general release of Win 7 is October 22. I suspect these issues will affect a lot of people shortly after that. Your help in fixing this will be appreciated. Thanks.

Phil

[itimpi]

Where is the library folder located?

Also when you installed the RTM release was it as a clean install or as an upgrade?

[cvkemp]

I am running win07 ult. 32 bit and have been since beta and now rtm and I am not having any issues with calibre at all.

Chuck

[Phil_C]

Originally Posted by itimpi

Where is the library folder located?

Also when you installed the RTM release was it as a clean install or as an upgrade?

The calibre library is on my H: drive. I have several logical drives on an extended partition, a setup I have been using for years.

I did a complete clean install on Friday and installed all of my programs over the next two days. I did use the Windows Easy Transfer utility to transfer my settings from the RC, which saved a lot of time. So far, there have been no issues with anything else.

The previous OS was Win 7 RC 7100 --- also 64-bit --- and had no issues. I've uninstalled/reinstalled, gone back to calibre .16 with no luck, and am now back on .17.

[Phil_C]

Originally Posted by cvkemp

I am running win07 ult. 32 bit and have been since beta and now rtm and I am not having any issues with calibre at all.

Chuck

That would seem to indicate something going on with x64 Ultimate, although the x64 RC was fine.

[Phil_C]

Here is the strange solution to my problem:

I moved my library to a different logical drive, then ran the calibre Welcome Wizard to point it to the new location. Interestingly, the Wizard gave an error about the folder not existing, and crashed --- but found the library on the next start. Everything worked right at that point.

I then repeated the entire process, moving the library back to its original location on H: (and got the same Wizard error). But once again calibre found the library on the next start.

Everything appears to be working fine. Very weird. But now I can go back to enjoying Kovid's program.

Oh, and I'm no longer running in compatibility mode.

Thanks for all the replies.