Calibre not seeing Kobo in Windows 10 Preview builds - Page 21

garbanzo · 10-04-2016, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

Can you open Disk Management (type disk management in the search box, open the "Create and format hard disk partitions" item. See if it shows a volume for your Kobo when it is attached (likely unpartitioned but still present). If it does, then check the following message and try using the Mini-tool Partition Wizard ( https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...&postcount=234 ).

When I tried this, I also tried switching the type back to FAT32 and it still worked.

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately nothing shows up in Disk Management when I connect the Kobo.

davidfor · 10-04-2016, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by garbanzo

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately nothing shows up in Disk Management when I connect the Kobo.

Is it showing in device manager? Or the list of USB devices?

garbanzo · 10-04-2016, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by davidfor

Is it showing in device manager? Or the list of USB devices?

Nowhere. Luckily I can still add books via the SD card, so it's not the end of the world, but it's kind of frustrating...

DNSB · 10-04-2016, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by garbanzo

Nowhere. Luckily I can still add books via the SD card, so it's not the end of the world, but it's kind of frustrating...

Hmmm... disconnect your Kobo form the computer, download and run Nirsoft's USBDeview. In USBDeview's display, select and remove any unconnected devices that you feel suspicious. Check the 3 devices selected in the attached image as a sample.

davidfor · 10-04-2016, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by garbanzo

Nowhere. Luckily I can still add books via the SD card, so it's not the end of the world, but it's kind of frustrating...

Not seeing the device anywhere is different. DNSB's suggestion is a good one. But, is the SD card seen when in the device, or are you taking it out and mounting it separately?

garbanzo · 10-05-2016, 06:51 AM

No new devices show up in USBDeview when plugging in the Kobo.

To access the SD card, I take it out of the device and use a separate reader. I can't access it while the device is plugged in via USB.

I'm going to try another computer today, see if maybe it's a bad USB port on the Kobo.

DNSB · 10-05-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by garbanzo

No new devices show up in USBDeview when plugging in the Kobo.

To access the SD card, I take it out of the device and use a separate reader. I can't access it while the device is plugged in via USB.

I'm going to try another computer today, see if maybe it's a bad USB port on the Kobo.

At this point, I'm afraid that you may be correct. If neither the internal or external storage show up and you've tried different ports and cables, the Kobo itself is about the only item left.

Good luck!

JSWolf · 10-05-2016, 03:08 PM

I would try a different computer as the last recourse and if that doesn't work, then it is the Kobo not working.

dordale · 10-07-2016, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by garbanzo

No new devices show up in USBDeview when plugging in the Kobo.

To access the SD card, I take it out of the device and use a separate reader. I can't access it while the device is plugged in via USB.

I'm going to try another computer today, see if maybe it's a bad USB port on the Kobo.

Just going to ask the obvious, because it's something I would forget/miss...when you're plugging your Kobo in to your computer, you're remembering to click on the "connect" button that appears on the Kobo screen aren't you?

beachboybogart · 10-08-2016, 02:20 PM

Just got the latest Insider update; unfortunately, my Kobo isn't with me to test. Will report, with I hope good news.UPDATE: still no connectivity with Kobo.

DNSB · 10-08-2016, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by beachboybogart

Just got the latest Insider update; unfortunately, my Kobo isn't with me to test. Will report, with I hope good news.

On my laptop, the Windows 10 Insider Preview 14942 virtual machine connected to both 3.19 and 4.1 firmware without issue (well, other than the usual issue that my KA1 wants to scan the drive every 3 or 4 connects despite safely ejecting).

beachboybogart · 10-10-2016, 09:31 AM

Got my Kobo back, and there is no recognition from my PC at all with 14942 (software 3.19).

DNSB · 10-10-2016, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by beachboybogart

Got my Kobo back, and there is no recognition from my PC at all with 14942 (software 3.19).

Weird and wonderful. The only device I have that is on 3.19 is my wife's Aura (original) and it is recognized happily. Do you get the unmounted volume in Disk Manager?

beachboybogart · 10-10-2016, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DNSB

Weird and wonderful. The only device I have that is on 3.19 is my wife's Aura (original) and it is recognized happily. Do you get the unmounted volume in Disk Manager?

No, and I never did during the previous debacle, either, while you and many others did. Mine is the Aura; I've re-checked the cable (you know, just in case, even though I know it's okay...). Sorry, this should probably go into the other thread.

JSWolf · 10-10-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by beachboybogart

No, and I never did during the previous debacle, either, while you and many others did. Mine is the Aura; I've re-checked the cable (you know, just in case, even though I know it's okay...). Sorry, this should probably go into the other thread.

Are you sure it's not something to do with that computer? I cannot see Microsoft fixing the problem and then botching it again.

10-08-2016, 02:20 PM	#310
beachboybogart Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 246 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Kobo Aura, and older devices lounging in my bookcase.	Insider 14942 Just got the latest Insider update; unfortunately, my Kobo isn't with me to test. Will report, with I hope good news.UPDATE: still no connectivity with Kobo. Last edited by beachboybogart; 10-10-2016 at 09:22 AM.

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10-05-2016, 06:51 AM	#306
garbanzo bean Posts: 82 Karma: 338 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Boox Nova 2	No new devices show up in USBDeview when plugging in the Kobo. To access the SD card, I take it out of the device and use a separate reader. I can't access it while the device is plugged in via USB. I'm going to try another computer today, see if maybe it's a bad USB port on the Kobo.

10-05-2016, 03:08 PM	#308
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,902 Karma: 146918083 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I would try a different computer as the last recourse and if that doesn't work, then it is the Kobo not working.

10-10-2016, 09:31 AM	#312
beachboybogart Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 246 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Kobo Aura, and older devices lounging in my bookcase.	Got my Kobo back, and there is no recognition from my PC at all with 14942 (software 3.19).