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Originally Posted by Kaetrin
I have checked the "O" file. The metadata is there but there is nothing in the "data" file.
The books are all still on my computer.
The Calibre library is not in Documents. It's on a partition on a hard drive. I didn't/don't use Google Drive or any cloud sync. The books were all there but now they're not and I'm not sure why.
I have a backup of my Calibre library from January 2023 I can use if necessary (if I can work out how to get it associated correctly...)
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Remember: A Calibre
Library DB is in Lock Step with its contained folders (and their contents). YOU CAN NOT JUST REPLACE ANY PART (from a backup copy) USING THE OS.
All or none.
I would NOT try and
merge a Broken (this bad), Library with a backup.
Move (rename the Top Library folder: ( From Calibre Library -> BrokenLibrary),
now restore the
entire Backup (Calibre Library Folder)
Then use Add Books: Add from Folders and Sub Folders
Set
Adding Books:Control...: Adding Actions (a tab)
: Auto Merge to what you prefer BEFORE adding from the damaged Library.