Can't get Calibre to open on new monitor/dock setup

Podium · 10-27-2023, 04:22 PM

Hi all,

I'm a frequent Calibre user. But started noticing a problem today when I tried running it on my new monitor/dock setup.

I can't get Calibre to open at all. I most frequently use the ebook editor, but the viewer and main program won't open either. When I attempt to open a file or the program itself, nothing happens.

The only way I can get it to work is by unplugging my laptop from the dock. For some reason then it opens.

I've seen other people with similar issues solve this because the program was open and just hidden. That would make sense, but I'm not seeing anything on the taskbar or in Task Manager. So it doesn't seem like it's open at all.

Here's my debug info. Thanks for any help!

calibre 6.29 embedded-python: True
Windows-10-10.0.22621-SP0 Windows ('64bit', 'WindowsPE')
('Windows', '10', '10.0.22621')
Python 3.10.1
Windows: ('10', '10.0.22621', 'SP0', 'Multiprocessor Free')
Interface language: None

theducks · 10-27-2023, 05:17 PM

Start Calibre
Try right clicking on the taskbar:Cascade windows

It might just be off screen

BetterRed · 10-27-2023, 06:38 PM

What sort of docking station - manufacturer & model, and what's attached to it.

BR

Podium · 10-30-2023, 11:04 AM

@theducks. I've tried cascading but the window doesn't seem to be open. The only way I can get it is if I disconnect my laptop entirely and then open it, which makes it seem like this should be the case, but I see no indication that the program is open anywhere.

@BetterRed, the dock is a Wavlink USB-C dual 4K Universal dock. Attached is two monitors—one Dell and one Sceptre, a Corsair k70 keyboard, and a Logitech G502 mouse. Drivers are updated for all.

Thanks both for your help!

BetterRed · 10-30-2023, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Podium

@theducks. I've tried cascading but the window doesn't seem to be open. The only way I can get it is if I disconnect my laptop entirely and then open it, which makes it seem like this should be the case, but I see no indication that the program is open anywhere.

@BetterRed, the dock is a Wavlink USB-C dual 4K Universal dock. Attached is two monitors—one Dell and one Sceptre, a Corsair k70 keyboard, and a Logitech G502 mouse. Drivers are updated for all.

Thanks both for your help!

Did you try with a single monitor attached to the dock station.

Also try the QT environment variable mentioned here ==>> https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...36&postcount=2

BR

Podium · 10-30-2023, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

Also try the QT environment variable mentioned here ==>> https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...36&postcount=2

BR

Ah, thank you! Upgrading my graphics drivers seems to have done the trick!

10-27-2023, 04:22 PM	#1
Podium Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2023 Device: N/a	Can't get Calibre to open on new monitor/dock setup Hi all, I'm a frequent Calibre user. But started noticing a problem today when I tried running it on my new monitor/dock setup. I can't get Calibre to open at all. I most frequently use the ebook editor, but the viewer and main program won't open either. When I attempt to open a file or the program itself, nothing happens. The only way I can get it to work is by unplugging my laptop from the dock. For some reason then it opens. I've seen other people with similar issues solve this because the program was open and just hidden. That would make sense, but I'm not seeing anything on the taskbar or in Task Manager. So it doesn't seem like it's open at all. Here's my debug info. Thanks for any help! calibre 6.29 embedded-python: True Windows-10-10.0.22621-SP0 Windows ('64bit', 'WindowsPE') ('Windows', '10', '10.0.22621') Python 3.10.1 Windows: ('10', '10.0.22621', 'SP0', 'Multiprocessor Free') Interface language: None

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10-27-2023, 05:17 PM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,038 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Start Calibre Try right clicking on the taskbar:Cascade windows It might just be off screen

10-27-2023, 06:38 PM	#3
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,715 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	What sort of docking station - manufacturer & model, and what's attached to it. BR

10-30-2023, 11:04 AM	#4
Podium Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2023 Device: N/a	@theducks. I've tried cascading but the window doesn't seem to be open. The only way I can get it is if I disconnect my laptop entirely and then open it, which makes it seem like this should be the case, but I see no indication that the program is open anywhere. @BetterRed, the dock is a Wavlink USB-C dual 4K Universal dock. Attached is two monitors—one Dell and one Sceptre, a Corsair k70 keyboard, and a Logitech G502 mouse. Drivers are updated for all. Thanks both for your help!

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