Calibre for Windows

David George · 07-31-2019, 05:44 AM

Is it possible to install Calibre for Windows so that all users have access to the installed library of books?

stumped · 07-31-2019, 06:06 AM

. put the calibre library outside of a user area e.g. at c:/calibre LIbrary and all users will have access

. the program itself installs to program files, which is shared by all users

. by default , each user will still have their own interface preferences still as the config folder is in a hidden user specific folder. ; in app data roaming
probably that is also movable to a common area without any problems but seek a 2nd option if it matters

kovidgoyal · 07-31-2019, 06:16 AM

just put the library in a common area. But note that multiple users should not access the library at the same time. If you want to do that, use the calibre content server.

kacir · 07-31-2019, 06:50 AM

There is also Portable version of Calibre that looks for the library in its own folder. You can even carry it between computers using portable disk or USB memory stick.

David George · 08-02-2019, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stumped

. put the calibre library outside of a user area e.g. at c:/calibre LIbrary and all users will have access

. the program itself installs to program files, which is shared by all users

. by default , each user will still have their own interface preferences still as the config folder is in a hidden user specific folder. ; in app data roaming
probably that is also movable to a common area without any problems but seek a 2nd option if it matters

Thank you kindly.

David George · 08-02-2019, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

just put the library in a common area. But note that multiple users should not access the library at the same time. If you want to do that, use the calibre content server.

Thank you.

David George · 08-02-2019, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kacir

There is also Portable version of Calibre that looks for the library in its own folder. You can even carry it between computers using portable disk or USB memory stick.

This is an elegant and simple solution. Thank you.

07-31-2019, 05:44 AM	#1
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07-31-2019, 06:06 AM	#2
stumped Wizard Posts: 3,305 Karma: 10259306 Join Date: May 2016 Device: kobo forma, Kobo Libra, Huawei media Tab, fire HD10, PW3 HDX8.9,	. put the calibre library outside of a user area e.g. at c:/calibre LIbrary and all users will have access . the program itself installs to program files, which is shared by all users . by default , each user will still have their own interface preferences still as the config folder is in a hidden user specific folder. ; in app data roaming probably that is also movable to a common area without any problems but seek a 2nd option if it matters

07-31-2019, 06:16 AM	#3
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,609 Karma: 28549044 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	just put the library in a common area. But note that multiple users should not access the library at the same time. If you want to do that, use the calibre content server.

07-31-2019, 06:50 AM	#4
kacir Wizard Posts: 3,466 Karma: 10684861 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PocketBook 360, before it was Sony Reader, cassiopeia A-20	There is also Portable version of Calibre that looks for the library in its own folder. You can even carry it between computers using portable disk or USB memory stick.

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