11-02-2015, 09:18 PM | #1 |
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Why is my PC Calibre Library Folder a "device"?
Every time I open Calibre, it "connects" to a device, even though I have no devices connected to my PC. I think it looks at my chosen library folder on my desktop PC and thinks of it as a device. I find nothing about this in user manuals.
Sometimes I am able to disconnect the "device" from Calibre, sometimes not. How do I eliminate Calibre thinking of my PC as a device. This seems all really screwed up. Any help? |
11-02-2015, 09:40 PM | #2 |
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Because you asked it to, in Preferences->Tweaks->Specify a folder that calibre should connect to at startup
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11-02-2015, 10:43 PM | #3 |
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It is really a bad idea to store the actual Library on the Desktop. 1 wrong action and POOF
While not recommended, if you absolutely must assess. Place a Dektop shortcut TO the Library. There are very few reasons to direct access a Library. Calibre can do that job without the risks of breaking linkages. You need to know exactly what will not cause integrity damage. Play it safe |
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11-06-2015, 10:32 AM | #5 | |
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And that DID solve the problem. Many thanks! |
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11-06-2015, 10:35 AM | #6 |
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I don't have the library on the Desktop, but in a folder on my main C drive. And I keep it backed up onto an external drive.
Is that what you meant Mr. Ducks? |
11-06-2015, 12:13 PM | #7 | |
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Way back when, some poor soul actually MADE their Library in the Desktop folder (that content is what you see ON the Desktop). One day, they cleaned up Kovid added code to prevent SOME common Creation mix ups. The New Library location must be Empty, It can't land on the Desktop |
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