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Old 11-17-2013, 03:56 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by YYZ2112 View Post
No, I followed the directions on the website. Toolbar, switch/create library. I have no idea how or why it's saying it's read only. I am trying to change it over a home network, no cables. I don't know if that makes a difference or not. I don't want to lose all my metadata or I would just load it onto a usb and do it.
If you load it onto a USB you DO NOT lose all your data.

Either copy the whole library FOLDER onto the USB and transfer to the other computer, or use Ctrl+A (select all) and Save to Disk.

Then open calibre in the other computer, and select Add Books dropdown, option 2. See attachment.
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