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Old 03-11-2012, 05:45 PM   #1
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Check Kindle eBook DRM

Hi guys. I need a little help. I JUST downloaded Python for the first time ever. Installed it. Downloaded this script, put both files in the same folder as my eBook, and now i have no idea how to proceed.

I tried typing "echo off
for %a in (*.azw) do kindledrm "%a"
echo on" into cmd but that didn't do anything. Sorry for being so clueless. A step by step would be extremely helpful and MUCH appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 03-11-2012, 06:00 PM   #2
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This is an old script that looks for the DRM flag in AZW/MOBI files and prints out "DRM" or "DRM-free" and then the filename. It still seems to work, even for newer versions of Amazon DRM.

I suggest first confirming that it works on one .azw file (with echo on):
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kindledrm filename.azw
If not, then there is something wrong with your Python install.

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Old 03-11-2012, 06:08 PM   #3
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You might also find this more sophisticated script useful. It not only identifies the DRM, but also the kind of eBook.

Hmm.. come to think of it, it probably now needs updating for Print Replica and KF8 files... always something new!
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Old 03-11-2012, 06:53 PM   #4
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Guys, you think i know more then i actually do lol.

All i get is this anytime i do anything with python

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Old 03-11-2012, 06:57 PM   #5
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I literally just downloaded Python. I no almost nothing about scripts or how to use them as well. But i am good at following instructions .
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Old 03-11-2012, 07:10 PM   #6
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See Install Python Windows I suggest downloading 2.7.2 (don't download the 3.X.X versions).

Note that if your goal is to run DRM-stripping scripts, it may be simpler to use Calibre and the 3rd party DRM-stripping plugins that can be added to it. These are written in Python, but don't require Python to be installed on your PC. See Apprentice Alf's Blog for more info.
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Old 03-11-2012, 07:12 PM   #7
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Do you even need Python installed to use the Calibre tools? It's been so long since I installed everything, I don't remember....

I suggest you do the Calibre + tools instead. Less fiddling around. Google Apprentice Alf.
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Old 03-11-2012, 07:24 PM   #8
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Alright, downloaded Python 2.7.2, and something called wxpython (i think), then i followed the guide and added ";c:\Python27;c:\Python27\Tools\Scripts" to PATH. Now what?

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Old 03-11-2012, 07:40 PM   #9
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Alright, downloaded Python 2.7.2, and something called wxpython (i think), then i followed the guide and added ";c:\Python26;c:\Python26\Tools\Scripts" to PATH. Now what?
If you download ActiveState's Python 2.7.2 for Windows, you shouldn't need to manually add anything to your path... the install will take care of that for you.

I'm not sure what you have going on but you seem to be adding Python 2.6 folders to your path, yet you indicated you downloaded/installed Python 2.7.

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If you download ActiveState's Python 2.7.2 for Windows, you shouldn't need to manually add anything to your path... the install will take care of that for you.

I'm not sure what you have going on but you seem to be adding Python 2.6 folders to your path, yet you indicated you downloaded/installed Python 2.7.
My mistake. Fixed now. Still have no idea how to proceed.
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Old 03-11-2012, 08:03 PM   #11
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Still have no idea how to proceed.
If you look at any folder containing .py files using file explorer, they should show up with yellow and blue (python) icons.

If you type python in a command window, it should come back with a 2.7.2 header and >>>
Type quit() to exit.

Now try
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kindledrm filename.azw
or pdurrant's
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drmcheck filename.azw
Note that the command window has filename completion, so type a partial filename and a tab to complete it.
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:33 PM   #12
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Don't run kindledrm inside python, just type kindledrm file.azw

The command processor will recognize that it needs to invoke python to run kindledrm.py.

Assuming this works, then so will the original "for" command from the 1st post.
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If not, then there is something wrong with your Python install.
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You might also find this more sophisticated script useful. It not only identifies the DRM, but also the kind of eBook.

Hmm.. come to think of it, it probably now needs updating for Print Replica and KF8 files... always something new!
Thanks for that Paul. Is there a way to do more than one file or must they be done individually.

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