11-29-2011, 04:05 PM | #1 |
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Annoying behavior of the Kobo Desktop app
I'm annoyed with the Kobo Desktop app synching screen because it has no title bar and thus I'm unable to move it around on the desktop. It's doing some synching right now with my Kobo WiFI and it could be a while. I'd like to drag it off to the side so I can monitor it while it's doing it's thing. But I can't because it's smack in the middle of my 24" monitor and I can't move it.
As a software developer I also happen to know this is just a check box in the forms poperties. So this is an easy fix. |
11-29-2011, 04:31 PM | #2 |
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Its not just that; I find that once it starts and is doing it's initial checking for updates, that I can't even tab away from the application.
The only way I seem able to get to a new application is to Ctrl-Alt-Del; normally I start an instance of Task Manager (or actually SysInternal's ProcMon) and then I can move to other applications. |
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11-29-2011, 06:53 PM | #3 | |
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I am running windows 7 pro, 64 bit and I can also snap it to the right or left pane. Not sure why your having touble. the version of the desktop software is 2.1.5 It definatly seems fine as far as a windows program goes. If your running on a Mac I cant rightly say how it looks etc goodluck Hope that helps... regards jack |
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11-29-2011, 07:14 PM | #4 |
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Jack; try moving it when it first starts; especially during the period it is checking for a new version of itself.
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11-29-2011, 07:58 PM | #5 | |
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I guess once you open it and can move it I would suggest moving it to the side if possible. and just leaving it there and see if when you close it and reopen it stays there. hope that helps REgards jack |
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11-29-2011, 08:36 PM | #6 |
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Jack; I am running on a 8 GB; Intel i2500-k with oodles of disks in a multimonitor environment.
Trust me when I say that during the time period that the Desktop is checking for updates to it, NOT during the time it is checking for updates to the library itself, the PC is non responsive. Frankly, replies like this remind me why I used to have you ignored. |
11-29-2011, 09:30 PM | #7 |
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Well trust me when i say it works fine here. It works perfectly here no issue and i can do what ever i want around the screen. I can move it etc. tried both startup etc
No hoging of resources here. cant explain the differances was only suggesting a possible reason why my machine was not seeing a delay. |
11-30-2011, 12:27 AM | #8 |
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Normally, the Update check is accomplished so fast there isn't time to experience the problem in question, but once in a while if the servers are busy (for whatever reason) the Update check routine will linger until it goes to the Checking for Books routine. During this time when the Update check routine is displayed on the screen, the computer cannot perform any other multitasking duties. ltr |
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11-30-2011, 06:22 PM | #10 | |
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Wish I could see what you mean though. Then I might understand it better. Wish I could offer some insight. regards jack |
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