Can't Add Books Anymore

Andrew7 · 02-10-2017, 02:24 PM

I just upgraded Calibre from v2.71 to v2.79 and discovered that I can no longer can add any books. When trying to add books, I am confronted with the error message, "calibre-file-dialog.exe - Entry Point Not Found - The procedure entry point SetCurrentProcessExplicitAppUserModelID could not be located in the dynamic link library Shell32.dll”. Any ideas on how to fix it?

BetterRed · 02-10-2017, 03:16 PM

@Andrew7 - add in 2.79 working OK here.

Try a fresh download from here and a fresh install - i.e uninstall what's there via Control Panel then do the install. You won't lose settings or library(ies), but if you're concerned you might, back 'em up first, see ==>> How do I backup calibre?.

If that doesn't work, try a system file check with the scannow option.

BR

theducks · 02-10-2017, 04:00 PM

I was prompted to reboot W10 after todays install.

Did you reboot?

BetterRed · 02-10-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by theducks

I was prompted to reboot W10 after todays install.

Did you reboot?

Not me, I never get that after any install unless I deny the installers request to close something - which I never do.

The only post-install restarts I ever have to do are after WU runs on Patch Tuesdays (Wednesdays for me) - I always do the restart immediately.

BR

jhowell · 02-10-2017, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew7

I just upgraded Calibre from v2.71 to v2.79 and discovered that I can no longer can add any books. When trying to add books, I am confronted with the error message, "calibre-file-dialog.exe - Entry Point Not Found - The procedure entry point SetCurrentProcessExplicitAppUserModelID could not be located in the dynamic link library Shell32.dll”. Any ideas on how to fix it?

There was a change in calibre version 2.79 adding a call to SetCurrentProcessExplicitAppUserModelID in add books:

Allow setting APP_UID in file dialog helper process

Perhaps this isn't supported in every Windows version. What version of Windows are you using and is it 32 or 64 bit?

BetterRed · 02-10-2017, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jhowell

Perhaps this isn't supported in every Windows version.

like Vista perhaps - see Shell Function

Quote:

Minimum supported client : Windows 7 [desktop apps only]

BR

Andrew7 · 02-10-2017, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhowell

There was a change in calibre version 2.79 adding a call to SetCurrentProcessExplicitAppUserModelID in add books:

Allow setting APP_UID in file dialog helper process

Perhaps this isn't supported in every Windows version. What version of Windows are you using and is it 32 or 64 bit?

Thanks for responding!!

The OS is Vista 64bit, but I am running the 32 bit version of Calibre. When I googled the API in question, I discovered many Vista users were having issues with calls to this particular API in other applications.

So at this point it looks like I need to revert back to v2.71 or I could try v2.78 as this version doesn't have this problematic call. Once again thanks for your help.

kovidgoyal · 02-10-2017, 08:52 PM

Sorry I forgot about vista -- guess I'll have to load that function dynamically. Should be fixed in the next release.

Andrew7 · 02-10-2017, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Sorry I forgot about vista -- guess I'll have to load that function dynamically. Should be fixed in the next release.

No problems. Thanks for still willing to support Vista in future releases! Your one of the few developers willing to do that as many companies have dropped support for Vista. I look forward to installing v2.79 when it becomes available.

As as side note, I would like to thank all the people in this thread who responded with suggestions to address my problem. Its nice to see that Calibre has a strong community of users who are willing to help those of us who are experiencing difficulties.

JSWolf · 02-11-2017, 03:01 PM

One thing I do have to say about Vista. UPGRADE!

Andrew7 · 02-11-2017, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

One thing I do have to say about Vista. UPGRADE!

UPGRADE!? Why? It still works great!

Actually it even works far better than it did when I first bought it back in 2009 having made upgrades to both the video card and memory system. At the time of purchase I was promised a free upgrade to Windows 7 by Dell but they never delivered so I am stuck with Vista.

mariaclaudia · 02-11-2017, 11:52 PM

2.79.1 with the same problem here...

And about upgrade Vista, in my case that's is impossible, because the screen of my laptop do not work fine, so I need a external monitor, and when I try to install any OS, the external monitor don't show me nothing (of course)..... so for that reason I still use Vista. And, since 2009, this laptop works fine.

kovidgoyal · 02-12-2017, 01:51 AM

@mariaclaudia are you sure you are runnin 2.79.1? As I dont see how it is possible to get the same error. What is the exact error message you get?

mariaclaudia · 02-12-2017, 07:22 AM

You're right, sorry, my mistake. I forgot to restart OS. Now it's working normally. Thanks a lot!!!!

BarbieRx · 02-21-2017, 07:44 PM

I just upgraded calibre today and usually add books from 3M cloud library under digital editions. However today cannot find the "checked out" book on my PC to add to calibre. First time to this forum and not real computer smart. Just love to read and love calibre

02-10-2017, 02:24 PM	#1
Andrew7 Member Posts: 10 Karma: 43454 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Arc 10HD	Can't Add Books Anymore I just upgraded Calibre from v2.71 to v2.79 and discovered that I can no longer can add any books. When trying to add books, I am confronted with the error message, "calibre-file-dialog.exe - Entry Point Not Found - The procedure entry point SetCurrentProcessExplicitAppUserModelID could not be located in the dynamic link library Shell32.dll”. Any ideas on how to fix it? Last edited by Andrew7; 02-10-2017 at 02:35 PM. Reason: Error msg was incomplete

02-11-2017, 11:52 PM	#12
mariaclaudia Groupie Posts: 157 Karma: 12316 Join Date: Jul 2014 Device: none	2.79.1 with the same problem here... And about upgrade Vista, in my case that's is impossible, because the screen of my laptop do not work fine, so I need a external monitor, and when I try to install any OS, the external monitor don't show me nothing (of course)..... so for that reason I still use Vista. And, since 2009, this laptop works fine. Last edited by mariaclaudia; 02-12-2017 at 12:01 AM.

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02-10-2017, 03:16 PM	#2
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,689 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	@Andrew7 - add in 2.79 working OK here. Try a fresh download from here and a fresh install - i.e uninstall what's there via Control Panel then do the install. You won't lose settings or library(ies), but if you're concerned you might, back 'em up first, see ==>> How do I backup calibre?. If that doesn't work, try a system file check with the scannow option. BR

02-10-2017, 04:00 PM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,997 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I was prompted to reboot W10 after todays install. Did you reboot?

02-10-2017, 08:52 PM	#8
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,296 Karma: 27111240 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Sorry I forgot about vista -- guess I'll have to load that function dynamically. Should be fixed in the next release.

02-11-2017, 03:01 PM	#10
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,591 Karma: 145863177 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	One thing I do have to say about Vista. UPGRADE!

02-12-2017, 01:51 AM	#13
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,296 Karma: 27111240 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	@mariaclaudia are you sure you are runnin 2.79.1? As I dont see how it is possible to get the same error. What is the exact error message you get?

02-12-2017, 07:22 AM	#14
mariaclaudia Groupie Posts: 157 Karma: 12316 Join Date: Jul 2014 Device: none	You're right, sorry, my mistake. I forgot to restart OS. Now it's working normally. Thanks a lot!!!!

02-21-2017, 07:44 PM	#15
BarbieRx Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2017 Device: kindle paperwhite	I just upgraded calibre today and usually add books from 3M cloud library under digital editions. However today cannot find the "checked out" book on my PC to add to calibre. First time to this forum and not real computer smart. Just love to read and love calibre

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