Delete library after uninstalling Callibre

SchwabenGz · 06-07-2019, 03:10 AM

Blame me if the question is stupid or off topic, maybe I didn't understand the concept...
After I uninstalled Callibre, can I delete the library folder - with other words, is it containing copies of the book files, or were the files moved when the library was created?

Thank you in advance for your answer!

BetterRed · 06-07-2019, 03:45 AM

Yes, the files would have been copied

Just make sure you have the originals (i.e. the book files you added) somewhere else.

BR

theducks · 06-07-2019, 04:03 AM

DO not touch the Calibre created Library folder. (typically named Calibre Library, but it could be any name) or contents in any way (no renaming files) Calibre keeps track of where it put things by filename and path. you touch those and you break the linkage

Calibre ADDS book from the sources you used. Once added to Calibre, THOSE can go away (archive, move to off-line storage)

In addition:
The working Calibre Library, MUST be on local attached (SATA, USB, Firewire) storage, NOT a LAN share or NAS.

drjenkins · 06-07-2019, 10:48 AM

Because you had to ask if the files were moved or copied I am guessing that you cannot see for yourself if the original files are still where they were. This may be because you have forgotten or no longer have access to the original location(s).

If in doubt use Save to Disk to make a copy of your books before uninstalling calibre. Do not delete your library unless you are absolutely certain that you will not be reinstalling calibre and that you have good copies of all your books.

theducks · 06-07-2019, 01:17 PM

If for some reason you no longr want to use Calibre: The libray folder structure is still usable (only the metadata may be lost)
The folder structure is: Libraryname/Authorname/booktitle(index#)/formats,a cover imagefile,metadata backupfile
The index# serves 2 purposes. It allows for more than 1 edition of a title and that was the linkage to the database (what you saw in Calibre)

SchwabenGz · 07-16-2019, 03:42 PM

Guys, thank you very much for your help!

06-07-2019, 03:10 AM	#1
SchwabenGz Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2017 Device: none	Delete library after uninstalling Callibre Blame me if the question is stupid or off topic, maybe I didn't understand the concept... After I uninstalled Callibre, can I delete the library folder - with other words, is it containing copies of the book files, or were the files moved when the library was created? Thank you in advance for your answer!

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06-07-2019, 03:45 AM	#2
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,731 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Yes, the files would have been copied Just make sure you have the originals (i.e. the book files you added) somewhere else. BR

06-07-2019, 04:03 AM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,062 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	DO not touch the Calibre created Library folder. (typically named Calibre Library, but it could be any name) or contents in any way (no renaming files) Calibre keeps track of where it put things by filename and path. you touch those and you break the linkage Calibre ADDS book from the sources you used. Once added to Calibre, THOSE can go away (archive, move to off-line storage) In addition: The working Calibre Library, MUST be on local attached (SATA, USB, Firewire) storage, NOT a LAN share or NAS.

06-07-2019, 10:48 AM	#4
drjenkins Addict Posts: 250 Karma: 1702156 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	Because you had to ask if the files were moved or copied I am guessing that you cannot see for yourself if the original files are still where they were. This may be because you have forgotten or no longer have access to the original location(s). If in doubt use Save to Disk to make a copy of your books before uninstalling calibre. Do not delete your library unless you are absolutely certain that you will not be reinstalling calibre and that you have good copies of all your books.

06-07-2019, 01:17 PM	#5
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,062 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	If for some reason you no longr want to use Calibre: The libray folder structure is still usable (only the metadata may be lost) The folder structure is: Libraryname/Authorname/booktitle(index#)/formats,a cover imagefile,metadata backupfile The index# serves 2 purposes. It allows for more than 1 edition of a title and that was the linkage to the database (what you saw in Calibre)

07-16-2019, 03:42 PM	#6
SchwabenGz Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2017 Device: none	Guys, thank you very much for your help!

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