Back up library

chantw0968 · 11-05-2018, 06:06 AM

Hello,
I have to take my computer in and get fixed and there is a possibility that the hard drive is failing. So I'm trying to update the library. I followed these steps:
clicked calibre library in library
clicked Export/import all calibre data
selected location and clicked okay
When it was finished all the metadata didn't actually show my books. Do I leave it like this? Are my books copied? Or do I need to physically copy and paste the folder in my external hard drive?

Please advise.

Thank you.

theducks · 11-05-2018, 10:49 AM

Your exported Calibre file folder should look something like (note: The Icons are from WinRar. yours may be different. but the TYPE should be the same)

dunhill · 11-05-2018, 11:33 AM

And if you create a library in dropbox and in caliber choose the library hosted in dropbox.
Dropbox generates a folder on your pc that in turn is synchronized in the cloud.
I have the library in this way.

In case you are interested I leave the link for both of us to gain space in dropbox
https://db.tt/JXZ2KZ3Z

11-05-2018, 06:06 AM	#1
chantw0968 Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2014 Device: sony e-reader	Back up library Hello, I have to take my computer in and get fixed and there is a possibility that the hard drive is failing. So I'm trying to update the library. I followed these steps: clicked calibre library in library clicked Export/import all calibre data selected location and clicked okay When it was finished all the metadata didn't actually show my books. Do I leave it like this? Are my books copied? Or do I need to physically copy and paste the folder in my external hard drive? Please advise. Thank you.

11-05-2018, 10:49 AM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,942 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Your exported Calibre file folder should look something like (note: The Icons are from WinRar. yours may be different. but the TYPE should be the same) Attached Thumbnails

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11-05-2018, 11:33 AM	#3
dunhill Guru Posts: 878 Karma: 409970 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Device: moon+ reader, kindle paperwhite	And if you create a library in dropbox and in caliber choose the library hosted in dropbox. Dropbox generates a folder on your pc that in turn is synchronized in the cloud. I have the library in this way. In case you are interested I leave the link for both of us to gain space in dropbox https://db.tt/JXZ2KZ3Z

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