Calibre doesn't recognize Kobo Vox but Windows 7 does

jalola · 08-06-2012, 02:42 PM

Hi,

I recently upgraded my Kobo Vox to use Google Play. Since then Calibre won't recognize when my Kobo Vox is connected to my PC even though it's recognized by Windows Explorer.

I tried to update to the latest version of Calibre to fix the issue most people are having, but I get this error message:

A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file: C:\WindowsInstaller\calibre-0.8.47.msi

Followed by:
Calibre setup wizard ended prematurely because of an error. Your system has not been modified.

When I go into my add/remove programs function in Windows, I see both Calibre 8.47 and Calibre 8.63. I have tried to uninstall Calibre 8.47 but keep getting the above error message.

What do I do now?

I can move my epubs onto my Kobo Vox manually, but I did like managing them with Calibre.

Thanks

DoctorOhh · 08-07-2012, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalola

I recently upgraded my Kobo Vox to use Google Play. Since then Calibre won't recognize when my Kobo Vox is connected to my PC even though it's recognized by Windows Explorer.

By "use Google Play" do you mean rooted or altered the Android version on the device?

My guess is it is no longer recognized as an external USB drive and assigned its own drive letter. It is most likely recognized as a MTP device. Calibre does not have support for MTP devices.

Is your device assigned a drive letter in Windows Explorer?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalola

A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file: C:\WindowsInstaller\calibre-0.8.47.msi

Followed by:
Calibre setup wizard ended prematurely because of an error. Your system has not been modified.

I would uninstall calibre 0.8.63. Then install 0.8.47. Restart my machine then uninstall 0.8.47. Then install 0.8.63. These steps will not affect your library.

PeterT · 08-07-2012, 10:12 AM

By use Google Play I think she is referring to the recent firmware upgrade from Kobo that added official Google Play support to the device

jalola · 08-10-2012, 11:17 AM

Yes, I'm referring to Kobo's firmware update that finally made it possible for Kobo Vox users to access Google Play without having to have an android telephone too.

I'm a female, BTW.

PeterT · 08-10-2012, 02:06 PM

@jalola: original post updated to show correct gender. Sorry!

08-06-2012, 02:42 PM	#1
jalola Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: Kobo Vox	Calibre doesn't recognize Kobo Vox but Windows 7 does Hi, I recently upgraded my Kobo Vox to use Google Play. Since then Calibre won't recognize when my Kobo Vox is connected to my PC even though it's recognized by Windows Explorer. I tried to update to the latest version of Calibre to fix the issue most people are having, but I get this error message: A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file: C:\WindowsInstaller\calibre-0.8.47.msi Followed by: Calibre setup wizard ended prematurely because of an error. Your system has not been modified. When I go into my add/remove programs function in Windows, I see both Calibre 8.47 and Calibre 8.63. I have tried to uninstall Calibre 8.47 but keep getting the above error message. What do I do now? I can move my epubs onto my Kobo Vox manually, but I did like managing them with Calibre. Thanks

08-07-2012, 10:12 AM	#3
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,167 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	By use Google Play I think she is referring to the recent firmware upgrade from Kobo that added official Google Play support to the device Last edited by PeterT; 08-10-2012 at 02:06 PM.

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08-10-2012, 11:17 AM	#4
jalola Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: Kobo Vox	Yes, I'm referring to Kobo's firmware update that finally made it possible for Kobo Vox users to access Google Play without having to have an android telephone too. I'm a female, BTW.

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PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,167 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	@jalola: original post updated to show correct gender. Sorry!

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