Problems on Windows 10 (Insider) v. 14376

beachboybogart · 07-05-2016, 10:05 AM

With the latest builds of Windows 10 (Insider) v. 14376, the OS has "broken" my Kobo's ability to connect... not just to Calibre... but to Windows at all. It has shanked the USB capability. (Logitech 9000 webcam same thing.) This is pretty nasty... I tried it on two different W10 PCs. So now I can't sideload. Anyone else?

theducks · 07-05-2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Glorfindel

I have yet to find a program that runs in W7 yet not 10.

Unfortunately, there are plugin/dlls that do not function because W10 plugged security model holes. Ironic, since one PI is for Configuring and Monitoring my ONVIF base Security Cameras

davidfor · 07-05-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by beachboybogart

With the latest builds of Windows 10 (Insider) v. 14376, the OS has "broken" my Kobo's ability to connect... not just to Calibre... but to Windows at all. It has shanked the USB capability. (Logitech 9000 webcam same thing.) This is pretty nasty... I tried it on two different W10 PCs. So now I can't sideload. Anyone else?

The correct thing to do is to report the problem to Microsoft and get them to fix it. Your only other choices are to go back to the released version of Win10 or change to another OS.

SquiddOhio · 07-05-2016, 11:14 AM

Calibre has been running fine on my Win 10 Pro systems for many months.
About the drives: I put an SSD into my older laptop a few years ago, and although the speed is not apparent while using most programs, boot time for the computer was cut from two minutes to about 12 seconds. When I put them in my desktop computers, boot time was cut down to about the same 12-15 seconds, and also complex programs like Photoshop would fire up 10 times quicker. Finally, with a fairly large Calibre library, I noticed that when I moved my library to the SSD, Calibre loaded it much faster. I'm now a big fan of the SSD. Highly recommended.

JSWolf · 07-05-2016, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by beachboybogart

With the latest builds of Windows 10 (Insider) v. 14376, the OS has "broken" my Kobo's ability to connect... not just to Calibre... but to Windows at all. It has shanked the USB capability. (Logitech 9000 webcam same thing.) This is pretty nasty... I tried it on two different W10 PCs. So now I can't sideload. Anyone else?

When you use a beta OS, you can sometimes expect problems. This is one of those problems with this version Win 10 beta. Your only option is to go back to the released version or wait until the problem is fixed. Calibre is not supported on a beta OS. So any issues with Calibre and the beta Win 10 will have to wait until either Microsoft fixes the problem or the OS is released and Calibre can then be fixed. But in this case, it seems to be an OS problem and not a Calibre problem.

cvkemp · 07-05-2016, 11:44 AM

I am using Windows 10 insider and Calibre and I have not had issues with Calibre but I find windows 10 to be a crappy OS. The only reason I am still using it is so I save all of my books in calibre and remove DRM.

JSWolf · 07-05-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cvkemp

I am using Windows 10 insider and Calibre and I have not had issues with Calibre but I find windows 10 to be a crappy OS. The only reason I am still using it is so I save all of my books in calibre and remove DRM.

I like Windows 10. What is it you find crappy?

BetterRed · 07-05-2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cvkemp

I am using Windows 10 insider and Calibre and I have not had issues with Calibre but I find windows 10 to be a crappy OS. The only reason I am still using it is so I save all of my books in calibre and remove DRM.

@cvkemp - as well as running on Windows, calibre also runs on OSX and Linux natively, i.e. no need for Parallels, Wine etc. And a recently added export/import feature enables easier transfer between Operating/File Systems.

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I like Windows 10. What is it you find crappy?

in spades

BR

SquiddOhio · 07-08-2016, 08:48 AM

"When you use a beta OS, you can sometimes expect problems."
Wrong. When you use a beta OS, you can always expect problems.

theducks · 07-08-2016, 11:33 AM

Beta versions are commonly referred to as: "Bleeding Edge" versions for a reason

eschwartz · 07-08-2016, 12:17 PM

A line I saw in the Arch Linux forums that stuck with me:

Quote:

"Bleeding edge", not "bleeding flat". Edge denotes falls will occur from time to time. Bring your own parachute.

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In any event, this has nothing whatsoever to do with calibre. File a bugreport at Microsoft, and ask on the Windows support forums why Windows doesn't see your device.
Instead of asking on the calibre support forums why Windows doesn't see your device.

beachboybogart · 07-15-2016, 12:58 AM

The first build that stopped Calibre from working has since been released to the general public; it is no longer a "beta". And frankly, I am surprised and disappointed that this board in particular is engorged with so many unhelpful and judgmental comments. What a shame.

You may recall my OP asked if "anyone else" was having this problem.

BetterRed · 07-15-2016, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by beachboybogart

The first build that stopped Calibre from working has since been released to the general public;

According to this the release data for Anniversary Edition is August 2 - 18 days hence.

BR

eschwartz · 07-15-2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by beachboybogart

The first build that stopped Calibre from working has since been released to the general public; it is no longer a "beta". And frankly, I am surprised and disappointed that this board in particular is engorged with so many unhelpful and judgmental comments. What a shame.

You may recall my OP asked if "anyone else" was having this problem.

And frankly, I am surprised that you posted this as a discussion in the calibre forums -- implying that calibre has anything to do with it one way or another.
When the real problem is that Windows isn't recognizing the device, so no applications will see it, not *just* calibre.

Again, ask on the Windows support forums or raise a bug report with Microsoft. They are far more likely to have an answer than we are.
Such is not unreasonable when running a beta OS.

Or at least, post it in the MobileRead subforum devoted to the Kobo Reader, since fellow Kobo owners might know why the Kobo isn't being registered by your beta OS. Or at least they might share your experience.
They might also suggest asking Microsoft about it, but they would at least be more supportive (since it affects them too), also they won't be snippy about your posting in a forum that has nothing to do with your problem.
Such is not unreasonable when having non-program-specific problems with a specific device.

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tl;dr

We are only being judgmental because you are asking the wrong people for help.
And we are only being unhelpful because we have no help to offer.
Actually, scratch that -- we helpfully told you who might know more about the matter.

theducks · 07-15-2016, 02:15 PM

eschwartz said it all.

07-05-2016, 10:05 AM	#1
beachboybogart Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 246 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Kobo Aura, and older devices lounging in my bookcase.	Problems on Windows 10 (Insider) v. 14376 With the latest builds of Windows 10 (Insider) v. 14376, the OS has "broken" my Kobo's ability to connect... not just to Calibre... but to Windows at all. It has shanked the USB capability. (Logitech 9000 webcam same thing.) This is pretty nasty... I tried it on two different W10 PCs. So now I can't sideload. Anyone else?

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SquiddOhio Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 151030 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	Calibre has been running fine on my Win 10 Pro systems for many months. About the drives: I put an SSD into my older laptop a few years ago, and although the speed is not apparent while using most programs, boot time for the computer was cut from two minutes to about 12 seconds. When I put them in my desktop computers, boot time was cut down to about the same 12-15 seconds, and also complex programs like Photoshop would fire up 10 times quicker. Finally, with a fairly large Calibre library, I noticed that when I moved my library to the SSD, Calibre loaded it much faster. I'm now a big fan of the SSD. Highly recommended.

07-05-2016, 11:44 AM	#6
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,412 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 5,iPhone 13, IPad, MacBook Air	I am using Windows 10 insider and Calibre and I have not had issues with Calibre but I find windows 10 to be a crappy OS. The only reason I am still using it is so I save all of my books in calibre and remove DRM.

07-08-2016, 08:48 AM	#9
SquiddOhio Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 151030 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Kindle Touch	"When you use a beta OS, you can sometimes expect problems." Wrong. When you use a beta OS, you can always expect problems.

07-08-2016, 11:33 AM	#10
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,926 Karma: 55705602 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Beta versions are commonly referred to as: "Bleeding Edge" versions for a reason

07-15-2016, 12:58 AM	#12
beachboybogart Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 246 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Kobo Aura, and older devices lounging in my bookcase.	The first build that stopped Calibre from working has since been released to the general public; it is no longer a "beta". And frankly, I am surprised and disappointed that this board in particular is engorged with so many unhelpful and judgmental comments. What a shame. You may recall my OP asked if "anyone else" was having this problem.

07-15-2016, 02:15 PM	#15
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,926 Karma: 55705602 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	eschwartz said it all.

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