calibre help

[randomguy631]

I have tried several times to download Calibre, but when I click on the set-up
icon, a pop up box opens with a traveling indicator, this runs briefly and then
another small pop up box appears, which says a newer version of Calibre is
already installed. I've never used it on this device before. After clicking OK, the Calibre install wizard box appears with the message: calibre Setup Wizard ended prema-turely at the top and then a longer message reading: ...because of an error.
Your system has not been modified. To install this program at a later time,
run Set-up Wizard again. Click the Finish button to exit the Set-up Wizard.

i dont get it i have it on my home computer and it works great....ive numerous things but i got nothing helping..anyone?

[theducks]

You left out sooo much needed information

What is the 'Device'? Calibre only runs on Windows, MAC and Linux PC's (notebooks)

What OS?

It appears you have a prior 'failed' or incorrectly removed Calibre instal
Without knowing the OS, we can't give you specific places to look

[randomguy631]

sorry windows 7 64 bit home version...

[theducks]

Originally Posted by randomguy631

sorry windows 7 64 bit home version...

What is interesting is that it says a Newer version is installed. 8.69 is the current. check you MSI filename
It is possible, you have corruption in your registry see http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq.html#id53

When Calibre installs, it creates a User configuration that survives un-installs (you don't lose settings or Library locations that way and different users could have different settings).

You do need Admin rights to install Calibre.
Go to Add/remove programs and Uninstall any Calibre found there.

then go to

C:\Users\<your user ID>\Roaming

And delete the calibre folder < this is all the settings and Calibre plugins you have ever installed. They will be Gone

(I would try all the solutions in the FAQ before resorting to the rest)

now
Go to

C:\Program files(x86)\

and delete the Calibre2 folder << It is important that you uninstall before deleting
or the registry will still think you have Calibre

[randomguy631]

ok cool im gonna try when i get home i hope it works...thanx alot

[randomguy631]

alright did all of the above....no calibre files any where ..this is so aggravating

[theducks]

Originally Posted by randomguy631

alright did all of the above....no calibre files any where ..this is so aggravating

did you check in Hidden files and folders?


Also if you feel comfortable: Run Regedit and search for: calibre
see if anything other than 'Recent' types come up.

[randomguy631]

still nada as far as checking regedit its not my lap top.....running out of options am i

[DoctorOhh]

Originally Posted by randomguy631

still nada as far as checking regedit its not my lap top.....running out of options am i

Delete the msi and redownload the file from either calibre's site or sourceforge and try again.

[theducks]

Originally Posted by randomguy631

still nada as far as checking regedit its not my lap top.....running out of options am i

The Laptop may be just too locked down and the Message is bogus because of it
Try Calibre Portable. No install needed, just a flash/portable drive needed

[randomguy631]

doctor did that..nothing..............there has to be away ,,,,

[DoctorOhh]

Originally Posted by randomguy631

doctor did that..nothing..............there has to be away ,,,,

Do what theducks says and download the portable version. The portable version does not need to be run from a flash drive. I use the portable version and have it on my local c:\ drive.

[randomguy631]

way to go doctorohh ..................money...works good so far...portable and functional ...love it
thanx to both of u ....good forum ...good people