retrieving calibre library

tponzo · 05-31-2020, 01:05 AM

I'm not sure this is correct forum so please redirect if needed. My computer running Windows 7 has died. Can I retrieve my calibre library to a different computer or external drive?
thank you in advance.

kovidgoyal · 05-31-2020, 01:08 AM

https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq...ter-to-another

theducks · 05-31-2020, 09:46 AM

In addition to Kovid:

If the (old system) HARD DRIVE is still workable: Remove the drive (seek help if needed) and attach it to the new computer by either installing it inside (If a tower model) or get a USB drive caddy or (bare) HD cloning kit

and move your Library folder and configuration folders to the NEW system HD

DO NOT EVER ATTACH A DRIVE THAT HAS A VIRUS TO A GOOD SYSTEM without major precautions. (I use a Linux boot, then copy just the documents I know to be not infected)

05-31-2020, 01:05 AM	#1
tponzo Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 237 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OH USA Device: Sony PRS 900(gave it to my sister); Sony PRS-T1; onyx book note air	retrieving calibre library I'm not sure this is correct forum so please redirect if needed. My computer running Windows 7 has died. Can I retrieve my calibre library to a different computer or external drive? thank you in advance.

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05-31-2020, 01:08 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,347 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq...ter-to-another

05-31-2020, 09:46 AM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,054 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	In addition to Kovid: If the (old system) HARD DRIVE is still workable: Remove the drive (seek help if needed) and attach it to the new computer by either installing it inside (If a tower model) or get a USB drive caddy or (bare) HD cloning kit and move your Library folder and configuration folders to the NEW system HD DO NOT EVER ATTACH A DRIVE THAT HAS A VIRUS TO A GOOD SYSTEM without major precautions. (I use a Linux boot, then copy just the documents I know to be not infected)

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