Help, I broke Calibre

peaceridge · 04-20-2017, 07:35 PM

Been using it for years. Have been trying different plugins due to new Kobo Aura One.

Problem 1: Get new plugins no longer works.
calibre, version 2.83.0
ERROR: Update Check Failed: Unable to reach the plugin index page.

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\dialogs\plugin_updater.py", line 441, in __init__
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\dialogs\plugin_updater.py", line 65, in read_available_plugins
File "site-packages\calibre\utils\https.py", line 202, in get_https_resource_securely
File "httplib.py", line 1208, in connect
File "httplib.py", line 793, in connect
File "socket.py", line 553, in create_connection
gaierror: [Errno 11001] getaddrinfo failed

2. worse problem - it no longer recognizes that the Kobo Aura One is connected.

I've tried repair, uninstalling, reinstalling and no joy - any help would be most appreciated.

Lyn

theducks · 04-20-2017, 07:39 PM

Firewall / Antivirus is the problem

and did you reboot (both)?

peaceridge · 04-20-2017, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

Firewall / Antivirus is the problem

and did you reboot (both)?

Yes, I first used ccleaner, then did a reboot. I'm on Windows 10 Pro and haven't had an update or change to my Firewall/Antivirus.

Just checked the Firewall has Calibre enabled with action allow.

BetterRed · 04-20-2017, 07:59 PM

Are you able to ping ==>> http://plugins.calibre-ebook.com/

Its up now, for me at least.

If you can't you probably need to flush your DNS cache(s).

BR

peaceridge · 04-20-2017, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

Are you able to ping ==>> http://plugins.calibre-ebook.com/

Its up now, for me at least.

If you can't you probably need to flush your DNS cache(s).

BR

I know how to ping - but don't know what you mean by pointing me to the plugins page.

Ah ha!! flush DNS corrected both problems. Who knew? (Obviously you did). Thank you, thank you!!

Lyn

BetterRed · 04-20-2017, 09:10 PM

@peaceridge - as well as pinging IP addresses, you can also ping an url such as the calibre plugins page. Simple way to test if you (or your ISP) has a DNS related problem.

BR

peaceridge · 04-20-2017, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

@peaceridge - as well as pinging IP addresses, you can also ping an url such as the calibre plugins page. Simple way to test if you (or your ISP) has a DNS related problem.

BR

Thanks, will add that to my "knowledge base"!

Lyn

04-20-2017, 07:35 PM	#1
peaceridge Wizard Posts: 1,019 Karma: 4407864 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Carolina Device: Kobo Aura1, Nexus7.2, Galaxy Tab A 8.4, Ipad Air & Mini 6	Help, I broke Calibre Been using it for years. Have been trying different plugins due to new Kobo Aura One. Problem 1: Get new plugins no longer works. calibre, version 2.83.0 ERROR: Update Check Failed: Unable to reach the plugin index page. Traceback (most recent call last): File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\dialogs\plugin_updater.py", line 441, in __init__ File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\dialogs\plugin_updater.py", line 65, in read_available_plugins File "site-packages\calibre\utils\https.py", line 202, in get_https_resource_securely File "httplib.py", line 1208, in connect File "httplib.py", line 793, in connect File "socket.py", line 553, in create_connection gaierror: [Errno 11001] getaddrinfo failed 2. worse problem - it no longer recognizes that the Kobo Aura One is connected. I've tried repair, uninstalling, reinstalling and no joy - any help would be most appreciated. Lyn

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04-20-2017, 07:39 PM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,047 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Firewall / Antivirus is the problem and did you reboot (both)?

04-20-2017, 07:59 PM	#4
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,719 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Are you able to ping ==>> http://plugins.calibre-ebook.com/ Its up now, for me at least. If you can't you probably need to flush your DNS cache(s). BR

04-20-2017, 09:10 PM	#6
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,719 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	@peaceridge - as well as pinging IP addresses, you can also ping an url such as the calibre plugins page. Simple way to test if you (or your ISP) has a DNS related problem. BR

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