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Old 04-28-2013, 10:32 AM   #2
DoctorOhh
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Originally Posted by Kraftwerk View Post
I placed the 'metadata' and 'metadata_db_prefs_backup.json' into my 'library folder' because I thought all information needed was in those?

What have I done wrong?
You need the entire folder structure from your previous machine. The files you copied only have the metadata info for the library but none of the actual books.

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Originally Posted by Kraftwerk View Post
I seem to have got my 'reading list' plugin as it was on my old laptop, but with all ebooks having no format, it's of no use.

If someone can help, can you tell me step by step what to do, as I'm not brilliant with computers!
This section of calibre's FAQ might help.
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