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Old 12-16-2009, 10:47 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by matthias View Post
Hello,

I don't think there is a way to install an older version without Admin-Priviliges. But i've seen somewhere a portable Version of Calibre, which should work anyway. it's not up to date, but it should work anyway. (and i think there are ways to apply it to the actual Version, but for the begining it should work with that old one, too.

Portable Version
The portable sounds like a great solution, except for this:
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calibre 0.6.21 requires Microsoft Visual C++ 2008. The redist is included in this package (which is NOT an online installer). The launcher will check to see if it's on the local system. If not, you'll be asked to install it and, on exit, it'll be uninstalled. Just follow the prompts. Requires admin rights.
I checked, and cannot get MSVC installed. This is frustrating. I may have to breakdown and buy my own laptop.
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