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rgeorg · 05-20-2022, 11:39 AM

I've looked through the threads and tried to Download to USB from Manage your Assets, but it still turns out the same. Some- say 6 out of 20 KU books -download from Kindle for PC v1.17 as .azw format. These books do not open/convert in Calibre. Not even the one I downloaded from Amazon directly to the PC. It does not even open in the Kindle for PC app, although it does open when I download it to the Kindle eReader. The Calibre error message is that the book is DRM protected.

I have had some success when I delete the book from KU, re-add it, and then re-download it from PC Kindle app. Sometimes comes as .azw3 and opens. But not with all books.

I am using Calibre 3.39.1[64 bit] and Kindle for PC v 1.17 (does not update). Have been downloading for years, this started awhile ago, but seems to be affecting more books.

I appreciate any assistance!

05-20-2022, 11:39 AM	#1
rgeorg Guru Posts: 675 Karma: 3314796 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe & USA Device: K3/3G(2x), Glo HD, Amazon Voyage	Sporadic AZW format books do not open/convert I've looked through the threads and tried to Download to USB from Manage your Assets, but it still turns out the same. Some- say 6 out of 20 KU books -download from Kindle for PC v1.17 as .azw format. These books do not open/convert in Calibre. Not even the one I downloaded from Amazon directly to the PC. It does not even open in the Kindle for PC app, although it does open when I download it to the Kindle eReader. The Calibre error message is that the book is DRM protected. I have had some success when I delete the book from KU, re-add it, and then re-download it from PC Kindle app. Sometimes comes as .azw3 and opens. But not with all books. I am using Calibre 3.39.1[64 bit] and Kindle for PC v 1.17 (does not update). Have been downloading for years, this started awhile ago, but seems to be affecting more books. I appreciate any assistance!