Problem with DeDRM plugin for Calibre

lamont · 03-01-2018, 10:17 PM

I have used this plug-in before on my Mac successfully. I have recently switched to pc and can't get it working.

This is with Windows 10 version 1709:

I installed the DeDRM 6.5.5 plug-in into Calibre. I added my Kindle serial number. The books I imported didn't get stripped of their DRM.

I figured something might be wrong with either Calibre or the plug-in. I uninstalled Calibre and installed the latest version (3.18). I also downloaded the plug-in again.

To my great surprise, the DeDRM plugin was already installed and it also remembered my Kindle's serial number. I suppose that when I uninstalled the older Calibre, not everything was deleted and the new Calibre added the plug-in on its own. I don't care for that sort of thing.

I proceeded to remove the plug-in and installed the freshly downloaded one instead. Imported books still do not get stripped of their DRM.

What am I missing?

PeterT · 03-01-2018, 10:52 PM

You're missing asking for help over at Apprentice Alf's and not here

lamont · 03-02-2018, 04:00 AM

Fair enough. Thanks, I will do that.

itimpi · 03-02-2018, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamont

To my great surprise, the DeDRM plugin was already installed and it also remembered my Kindle's serial number. I suppose that when I uninstalled the older Calibre, not everything was deleted and the new Calibre added the plug-in on its own. I don't care for that sort of thing.

Although it is not relevant to you DRM problem it is worth mentioning this is expected behavior! Uninstalling Calibre only removes the Calibre binaries, not the Calibre Preferences (which is where plugins and settings get installed) or any Calibre libraries. If you want to get rid of the Preferences you have to manually remove the Calibre preferences folder for the logged in user.

deback · 03-02-2018, 09:51 AM

Did your DeDRM plugin get installed into the File Type Plugins section? Did you click Load plugin from file to install the plugin? Did you click on the DeDRM zip file when loading the plugin?

My configurations (under Customize Plugin) have no serial numbers entered, and the plugin works fine.

And, I agree, that it's great that the preferences stay when upgrading to a new version. I can't imagine having to set all my preferences each time I upgrade (I have a ton of preferences set up).

DoctorOhh · 03-04-2018, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deback

My configurations (under Customize Plugin) have no serial numbers entered, and the plugin works fine.

No serial number is required when you use Kindle4PC to download the book you bought. If you download to a physical Kindle then move them to calibre a serial number is apparently required.

03-01-2018, 10:17 PM	#1
lamont Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Problem with DeDRM plugin for Calibre I have used this plug-in before on my Mac successfully. I have recently switched to pc and can't get it working. This is with Windows 10 version 1709: I installed the DeDRM 6.5.5 plug-in into Calibre. I added my Kindle serial number. The books I imported didn't get stripped of their DRM. I figured something might be wrong with either Calibre or the plug-in. I uninstalled Calibre and installed the latest version (3.18). I also downloaded the plug-in again. To my great surprise, the DeDRM plugin was already installed and it also remembered my Kindle's serial number. I suppose that when I uninstalled the older Calibre, not everything was deleted and the new Calibre added the plug-in on its own. I don't care for that sort of thing. I proceeded to remove the plug-in and installed the freshly downloaded one instead. Imported books still do not get stripped of their DRM. What am I missing?

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03-01-2018, 10:52 PM	#2
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,381 Karma: 78877538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	You're missing asking for help over at Apprentice Alf's and not here

03-02-2018, 04:00 AM	#3
lamont Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Fair enough. Thanks, I will do that.

03-02-2018, 09:51 AM	#5
deback Book E d i t o r Posts: 432 Karma: 288184 Join Date: May 2015 Device: Laptop	Did your DeDRM plugin get installed into the File Type Plugins section? Did you click Load plugin from file to install the plugin? Did you click on the DeDRM zip file when loading the plugin? My configurations (under Customize Plugin) have no serial numbers entered, and the plugin works fine. And, I agree, that it's great that the preferences stay when upgrading to a new version. I can't imagine having to set all my preferences each time I upgrade (I have a ton of preferences set up).

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