ConvertLIT - Going mad trying to get this to work - Page 2

pilotbob · 04-09-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu

Xp

I also have all antivirus/firewall things that might interfere off...

Blu

Are you trying to use ConvertLit GUI or ConvertLit? I had problems with convertLIT gui. When I just used convertLIT and the keyrecover that came with it I had no problem. Although the clit.exe command line help is a bit off.. but you aren't up to that part yet.

BOb

JSWolf · 04-09-2008, 02:12 PM

Read the readme that comes with ConvertLIT. It tells you how to extract the key.

pilotbob · 04-09-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Read the readme that comes with ConvertLIT. It tells you how to extract the key.

If you read his message he did that. And during one of the steps he got an error. Now what?

Blu · 04-09-2008, 08:48 PM

JSWolf...I am doing everything properly...its just that it doesn't get me the key...

Bob...I have used both the key tool that comes with clit18 and the gui, and even though I believe they are both the same I tried them differently.

I thought it would be worthwhile to mention this again, momentarily, before it opens Microsoft Reader, the following message flashes in the key tool: Remote error: Starting address 0000000

and then it goes away and opens Microsoft Reader (with the previous dialogue of a now grey "Get key" and "Change" file, and the "Exit" button)

Thanks for your help, your time is truly appreciated.
Blu

moz · 04-09-2008, 09:12 PM

Have you tried clit1.5? I haven't tried looking for an extra hook.dll, but what works for me is using command line clit1.5 to downconvert the lit files, then the 1.8 gui to extract them. Tedious but effective.

Blu · 04-09-2008, 09:15 PM

Well, my problem isn't with the extraction itself, its just getting the key from the DRM5 protected files...

moz · 04-09-2008, 11:14 PM

I can't get the key either, that's why I do what I do.

HarryT · 04-10-2008, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu

Well, my problem isn't with the extraction itself, its just getting the key from the DRM5 protected files...

What you need to do is download ConvertLIT 1.5, replace the 1.8 "clit.exe" with the same file from 1.5, then run the key recovery tool; it should now work. Once you have your "key.txt" file, replace the 1.5 file with the 1.8 one again to do your actual conversions.

JSWolf · 04-10-2008, 09:59 AM

Maybe I'll get around to firing up the laptop and trying it on there. It has XP Pro and if I can remember my passport info, I can activate MS Reader and try it.

horseyride · 04-14-2008, 03:16 PM

Where is the test DRMd LIT from Fictionwise ? I must be missing it

pilotbob · 04-14-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by horseyride

Where is the test DRMd LIT from Fictionwise ? I must be missing it

The title of the book is Origins of Wish You Well: A Short Essay. Just search for it and "buy" it. (It is free).

BOb

pilotbob · 05-01-2008, 05:53 PM

Does anyone know... is ConvertLIT a windows only thing? I think someone has said they can't download LIT files from a non-MS machine. Is this true?

Potential switchers want to know.

BOb

JSWolf · 05-01-2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Does anyone know... is ConvertLIT a windows only thing? I think someone has said they can't download LIT files from a non-MS machine. Is this true?

Potential switchers want to know.

BOb

In order to download MS Reader eBooks, you need a Windows machine with Internet Explorer and an activated copy of MS Reader. I think there is a version of Convert lit compiled for Linux. But you do need a Windows box to purchase DRM laden MS Reader eBooks.

pilotbob · 05-02-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

In order to download MS Reader eBooks, you need a Windows machine with Internet Explorer and an activated copy of MS Reader. I think there is a version of Convert lit compiled for Linux. But you do need a Windows box to purchase DRM laden MS Reader eBooks.

Ah... for the switchers in the room, what software/format do Mac/Linux users use, as ConvertLIT's web site puts it, "which allows you to convert Microsoft Reader format eBooks into open format" so that you can make something to read on the Sony? The Sony software doesn't even run on those machines, right? So, even the Sony store is out?

BOb

gwynevans · 05-02-2008, 04:33 AM

ConvertLIT basically converts to html format books, which can then be converted with things such as the libprs500 tools.

04-09-2008, 08:48 PM	#19
Blu Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Pocket PC	Response to Bob JSWolf...I am doing everything properly...its just that it doesn't get me the key... Bob...I have used both the key tool that comes with clit18 and the gui, and even though I believe they are both the same I tried them differently. I thought it would be worthwhile to mention this again, momentarily, before it opens Microsoft Reader, the following message flashes in the key tool: Remote error: Starting address 0000000 and then it goes away and opens Microsoft Reader (with the previous dialogue of a now grey "Get key" and "Change" file, and the "Exit" button) Thanks for your help, your time is truly appreciated. Blu

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04-09-2008, 02:12 PM	#17
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,727 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Read the readme that comes with ConvertLIT. It tells you how to extract the key.

04-09-2008, 09:12 PM	#20
moz Addict Posts: 370 Karma: 1553 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbun Device: Kobo H2O	Have you tried clit1.5? I haven't tried looking for an extra hook.dll, but what works for me is using command line clit1.5 to downconvert the lit files, then the 1.8 gui to extract them. Tedious but effective.

04-09-2008, 09:15 PM	#21
Blu Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Pocket PC	Well, my problem isn't with the extraction itself, its just getting the key from the DRM5 protected files...

04-09-2008, 11:14 PM	#22
moz Addict Posts: 370 Karma: 1553 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbun Device: Kobo H2O	I can't get the key either, that's why I do what I do.

04-10-2008, 09:59 AM	#24
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,727 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Maybe I'll get around to firing up the laptop and trying it on there. It has XP Pro and if I can remember my passport info, I can activate MS Reader and try it.

04-14-2008, 03:16 PM	#25
horseyride Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: none	Where is the test DRMd LIT from Fictionwise ? I must be missing it

05-01-2008, 05:53 PM	#27
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Does anyone know... is ConvertLIT a windows only thing? I think someone has said they can't download LIT files from a non-MS machine. Is this true? Potential switchers want to know. BOb

05-02-2008, 04:33 AM	#30
gwynevans Wizzard Posts: 1,402 Karma: 2000000 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: iPad 2, iPhone 6s, Kindle Voyage & Kindle PaperWhite	ConvertLIT basically converts to html format books, which can then be converted with things such as the libprs500 tools.