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deback · 10-22-2019, 05:59 PM

I've had these kind of problems over the years, same as you. For most of them, I found ways to keep using programs and/or equipment, except for an old scanner that I didn't need anymore, anyway, and probably some other things.

So, it appears that the author of Calibre used 64-bit code in the 32-bit software. Is this correct? Because I know I downloaded the Windows version and not the Windows 64-bit version from the Calibre Downloads page. Anyway, I'm fine with using 3.48. It's the most stable version I've used since I started editing books in Calibre. But I'm wondering why my 32-bit system has one tiny problem with the 32-bit Calibre software???

I have been considering buying a new dual video card, though (I have my 50" TV hooked up to this video card, too, for those occasions when I want to watch something from the browser), because ever since I built this computer, once in a while, the monitor will freeze and will have squiggly yellow lines all over the screen. It happens randomly and only once in a while--and happens with various programs and not at any certain time or with any specific program...about once per month or so or less. Sometimes, the computer will restart itself, and sometimes, it will recover, and the screen will go back to normal. I'm not sure what causes this problem, but I thought I would start with replacing the video card. I just haven't done so yet.

So, if I upgrade this video card, do you think the 4.2 problem I'm having with the File Preview window will be fixed?

10-22-2019, 05:59 PM	#41
deback Book E d i t o r Posts: 432 Karma: 288184 Join Date: May 2015 Device: Laptop	I've had these kind of problems over the years, same as you. For most of them, I found ways to keep using programs and/or equipment, except for an old scanner that I didn't need anymore, anyway, and probably some other things. So, it appears that the author of Calibre used 64-bit code in the 32-bit software. Is this correct? Because I know I downloaded the Windows version and not the Windows 64-bit version from the Calibre Downloads page. Anyway, I'm fine with using 3.48. It's the most stable version I've used since I started editing books in Calibre. But I'm wondering why my 32-bit system has one tiny problem with the 32-bit Calibre software??? I have been considering buying a new dual video card, though (I have my 50" TV hooked up to this video card, too, for those occasions when I want to watch something from the browser), because ever since I built this computer, once in a while, the monitor will freeze and will have squiggly yellow lines all over the screen. It happens randomly and only once in a while--and happens with various programs and not at any certain time or with any specific program...about once per month or so or less. Sometimes, the computer will restart itself, and sometimes, it will recover, and the screen will go back to normal. I'm not sure what causes this problem, but I thought I would start with replacing the video card. I just haven't done so yet. So, if I upgrade this video card, do you think the 4.2 problem I'm having with the File Preview window will be fixed? Last edited by deback; 10-22-2019 at 06:20 PM.