Can't execute Calibre msi installer

DJeremyS · 04-23-2015, 10:44 AM

I recently bought a new Windows 8.1 PC. I downloaded the calibre installer but my computer simply asks me what program to use to open it. It does not run the file with a double-click. So I cannot install calibre. Anybody know how to fix this?

theducks · 04-23-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DJeremyS

I recently bought a new Windows 8.1 PC. I downloaded the calibre installer but my computer simply asks me what program to use to open it. It does not run the file with a double-click. So I cannot install calibre. Anybody know how to fix this?

Calibre uses a standard MSI file (all Windows). The what to use question says, it is not a valid MSI (or your system OS is damaged and NO MSI will work)

If you went to the official site, and downloaded the windows (or Windows X64 if you have a 64bit system), it will work.

DJeremyS · 04-23-2015, 02:51 PM

Thanks. Yes, I have a system file corruption that I am trying to deal with. Brand new machine, too. Aarrggh!

eschwartz · 04-26-2015, 04:59 PM

In Win8.x you can easily reset your computer back to factory settings. If it is new, there shouldn't be anything to lose.

BetterRed · 04-26-2015, 05:58 PM

If the factory settings are the problem (not unknown) - either take/send the computer back to the dealer and get your money back, or create you're own install media using an ISO from MS. The latter will also eliminate any 'factory' installed bloat.

BR

cybmole · 04-27-2015, 01:21 AM

GIYF
(google is your friend)
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/w...2-e77de2fdb346

most likely its the issue dealt with by the final reply in that link

DJeremyS · 05-01-2015, 11:31 AM

Oops, sorry. I should have reported back here sooner. The problem was fixed when I tried a registry fixer at: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

It wasn't just a problem of file type association. The registry itself had to be fixed somehow. That's all I know. It works fine now and I was able to install calibre.

So, all is well. Yes those were all good suggestions, but this turned out to work and wasn't much problem.

Thanks all.

04-23-2015, 10:44 AM	#1
DJeremyS Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: kindle paperwhite	Can't execute Calibre msi installer I recently bought a new Windows 8.1 PC. I downloaded the calibre installer but my computer simply asks me what program to use to open it. It does not run the file with a double-click. So I cannot install calibre. Anybody know how to fix this?

04-23-2015, 02:51 PM	#3
DJeremyS Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: kindle paperwhite	Can't execute Calibre msi installer Thanks. Yes, I have a system file corruption that I am trying to deal with. Brand new machine, too. Aarrggh!

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DJeremyS Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: kindle paperwhite	Oops, sorry. I should have reported back here sooner. The problem was fixed when I tried a registry fixer at: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm It wasn't just a problem of file type association. The registry itself had to be fixed somehow. That's all I know. It works fine now and I was able to install calibre. So, all is well. Yes those were all good suggestions, but this turned out to work and wasn't much problem. Thanks all.