Can't start Calibre in Windows

Robotech_Master · 12-22-2008, 01:19 PM

Here's the calibre-debug results:

C:\PROGRA~1\calibre>calibre-debug -c "from calibre.gui2.main import main; main()
"
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "debug.py", line 10, in <module>
File "calibre\__init__.pyo", line 10, in <module>
File "PyQt4\QtCore.pyo", line 12, in <module>
File "PyQt4\QtCore.pyo", line 10, in __load
ImportError: DLL load failed: Invalid access to memory location.

C:\PROGRA~1\calibre>

trilla · 12-22-2008, 01:53 PM

I have same trouble, but I don't know how to read debug messages. I just download calibre-0.4.117.exe (I have Windows XP SP2), install it. On first launch program asks me about new format and offer to select folder for library. When I select folder - nothing happens. Calibre just didn't launch.
Every next launch - all above repeated: program asks me to choose folder and can't launch.

kovidgoyal · 12-22-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robotech_Master

Here's the calibre-debug results:

C:\PROGRA~1\calibre>calibre-debug -c "from calibre.gui2.main import main; main()
"
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "debug.py", line 10, in <module>
File "calibre\__init__.pyo", line 10, in <module>
File "PyQt4\QtCore.pyo", line 12, in <module>
File "PyQt4\QtCore.pyo", line 10, in __load
ImportError: DLL load failed: Invalid access to memory location.

C:\PROGRA~1\calibre>

I'm guessing you have some form of virus/malware protection that is preventing the DLL from being loaded.

Robotech_Master · 12-22-2008, 06:10 PM

That's the thing, though. As far as I know, I don't. No firewalls, no anti-virus. I'm behind a router and I don't visit unsafe sites, so I don't have them installed.

kovidgoyal · 12-22-2008, 06:34 PM

What version of windows are you on?

Robotech_Master · 12-22-2008, 06:41 PM

XP Professional 2002 SP 3.

kovidgoyal · 12-22-2008, 07:15 PM

Do you have an installation of python on your machine?

Robotech_Master · 12-22-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Do you have an installation of python on your machine?

Yes, v2.5

kovidgoyal · 12-22-2008, 10:01 PM

Try renaming c:\python25 and see if that helps (you can rename it back later)

Robotech_Master · 12-22-2008, 10:06 PM

Nope. Calibre still doesn't start, debug still gives me

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "debug.py", line 10, in <module>
File "calibre\__init__.pyo", line 10, in <module>
File "PyQt4\QtCore.pyo", line 12, in <module>
File "PyQt4\QtCore.pyo", line 10, in __load
ImportError: DLL load failed: Invalid access to memory location.

kovidgoyal · 12-22-2008, 10:22 PM

Hmm out of ideas I'm afraid. You can always use the command line tools (most of them dont need the Qt DLLs)

madeinsoviets · 12-23-2008, 05:54 AM

I have the similar problem - i tryed to do as it is described in FAQ, so, nothing helps, here the output:
OS WinXP SP3 RUS

kovidgoyal · 12-23-2008, 12:41 PM

@madeinsoviets: Looks like a problem with one of the translations. What language are you using?

Robotech_Master · 12-23-2008, 12:42 PM

This is very frustrating. :/

madeinsoviets · 12-23-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

@madeinsoviets: Looks like a problem with one of the translations. What language are you using?

using where? in windows - russian, in colibre - noone because i can't start it)

12-22-2008, 01:19 PM	#1
Robotech_Master Fanatic Posts: 514 Karma: 2954711 Join Date: May 2006	Can't start Calibre in Windows Here's the calibre-debug results: C:\PROGRA~1\calibre>calibre-debug -c "from calibre.gui2.main import main; main() " Traceback (most recent call last): File "debug.py", line 10, in <module> File "calibre\__init__.pyo", line 10, in <module> File "PyQt4\QtCore.pyo", line 12, in <module> File "PyQt4\QtCore.pyo", line 10, in __load ImportError: DLL load failed: Invalid access to memory location. C:\PROGRA~1\calibre>

12-23-2008, 05:54 AM	#12
madeinsoviets Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: prs505	I have the similar problem - i tryed to do as it is described in FAQ, so, nothing helps, here the output: OS WinXP SP3 RUS Last edited by madeinsoviets; 12-23-2008 at 05:56 AM. Reason: I forgot that my OS is updating now)

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12-22-2008, 01:53 PM	#2
trilla Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 21918 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Nook Simple Touch GL, Nook Tablet	I have same trouble, but I don't know how to read debug messages. I just download calibre-0.4.117.exe (I have Windows XP SP2), install it. On first launch program asks me about new format and offer to select folder for library. When I select folder - nothing happens. Calibre just didn't launch. Every next launch - all above repeated: program asks me to choose folder and can't launch.

12-22-2008, 06:10 PM	#4
Robotech_Master Fanatic Posts: 514 Karma: 2954711 Join Date: May 2006	That's the thing, though. As far as I know, I don't. No firewalls, no anti-virus. I'm behind a router and I don't visit unsafe sites, so I don't have them installed.

12-22-2008, 06:34 PM	#5
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,598 Karma: 28548962 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	What version of windows are you on?

12-22-2008, 06:41 PM	#6
Robotech_Master Fanatic Posts: 514 Karma: 2954711 Join Date: May 2006	XP Professional 2002 SP 3.

12-22-2008, 07:15 PM	#7
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,598 Karma: 28548962 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Do you have an installation of python on your machine?

12-22-2008, 10:01 PM	#9
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,598 Karma: 28548962 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Try renaming c:\python25 and see if that helps (you can rename it back later)

12-22-2008, 10:06 PM	#10
Robotech_Master Fanatic Posts: 514 Karma: 2954711 Join Date: May 2006	Nope. Calibre still doesn't start, debug still gives me Traceback (most recent call last): File "debug.py", line 10, in <module> File "calibre\__init__.pyo", line 10, in <module> File "PyQt4\QtCore.pyo", line 12, in <module> File "PyQt4\QtCore.pyo", line 10, in __load ImportError: DLL load failed: Invalid access to memory location.

12-22-2008, 10:22 PM	#11
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,598 Karma: 28548962 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Hmm out of ideas I'm afraid. You can always use the command line tools (most of them dont need the Qt DLLs)

12-23-2008, 12:41 PM	#13
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,598 Karma: 28548962 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	@madeinsoviets: Looks like a problem with one of the translations. What language are you using?

12-23-2008, 12:42 PM	#14
Robotech_Master Fanatic Posts: 514 Karma: 2954711 Join Date: May 2006	This is very frustrating. :/