10-11-2009, 02:33 PM | #1 |
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calibre 0.6.17 can't convert any file
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 |
10-11-2009, 03:09 PM | #2 |
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Make sure that the directory which you chose as the calibre library is not write protected.
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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.. |
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10-11-2009, 04:25 PM | #4 |
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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? |
10-11-2009, 04:51 PM | #5 |
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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 |
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10-11-2009, 07:36 PM | #6 |
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Where is the library folder located?
Also when you installed the RTM release was it as a clean install or as an upgrade? |
10-11-2009, 08:11 PM | #7 |
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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.
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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. |
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10-11-2009, 09:02 PM | #10 |
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Fixed!
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. Last edited by Phil_C; 10-11-2009 at 09:06 PM. |
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