Problem with Calibre Update 4.19.0

book64 · 06-23-2020, 04:06 AM

Updated my calibre to 4.19.0 today
Also updated Find Duplicates.

Big mistake, tried adding 6 books to calibre to convert as usual. It was unable to find the metadata of any of them
Had to revert back to an older version of calibre.
Has anybody else had the same problem?

But you know what they say: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

davidfor · 06-23-2020, 06:09 AM

Does "unable to find the metadata" mean when you tried to download metadata for the books, none was found? If so, that will depend on the metadata sources you use and whether any had the books you were looking for. Or the metadata that you had matched close enough to be considered a match for the book.

If you only use a small number of sources, it could be the sites have changed and the plugin has to be updated. There have been a couple of reports like that in the last few days. I can't remember which other than that they were non-English site. And I haven't noticed any problems with the sites I use.

If there are problems with the metadata download, the log should show the errors. Post that and we can have a look at it.

book64 · 06-23-2020, 07:29 AM

Am now using an earlier version of calibre. Uninstalled that version.
Everything is working well
But I am wary of updating it again.
Sorry should have saved the info it said.
They were well known books so that wasn't the problem.
As the metadata shows now in the earlier calibre fine

Quoth · 06-24-2020, 07:02 AM

Calibre 4.19.0 working fine on Linux Mint, Mate Desktop. I updated 14 plugins too. Two were via browse for zip files from Harper's / Alf's place.
Thanks, Koval.

book64 · 07-01-2020, 03:23 AM

Tried converting some new books as usual in version 4.19.0 but it gave info I didnt understand and wouldnt let me do anything
Wish I had taken a screenshot!

So went back to an earlier calibre which is working fine
But am unsure if to update again.
Has nobody else had this problem?

Do love Calibre, its a great program.

BetterRed · 07-01-2020, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by book64

Has nobody else had this problem?

I don't think so, but without details of the error its hard to say

If it's a calibre generated message there should be a button to copy the message to the clipboard, then you can paste it here. Much easier than screen shots for you, and much easier for us to read - win-win.

BR

JSWolf · 07-01-2020, 06:45 AM

I suggest reinstalling Calibre 4.19 and doing what you did before to get the errors so you can post them here so we can take a look and see what might be the problem.

Also, what OS are using?

kovidgoyal · 07-01-2020, 07:06 AM

The error is most likely avast quarantining calibre-parallel.exe

JSWolf · 07-01-2020, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

The error is most likely avast quarantining calibre-parallel.exe

If that is the case, then I suggest uninstalling Avast and never looking back.

BetterRed · 07-01-2020, 07:20 AM

Avast should be consigned to Davy Jones' Locker

BR

JSWolf · 07-01-2020, 07:45 AM

Calibre never ever has been a threat and to make it so means the AV software is garbage.

theducks · 07-01-2020, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

Avast should be consigned to Davy Jones' Locker

BR

QUIT polluting DJ's place.

There is enough cr*p there as it is, from years gone by, of ships passing by.

book64 · 07-02-2020, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

The error is most likely avast quarantining calibre-parallel.exe

Thanks but what do I use in place of avast that is free?

JSWolf · 07-02-2020, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by book64

Thanks but what do I use in place of avast that is free?

You use Windows Security that comes with Windows 10. If you don't have Windows 10, you use the AV that comes with that version of Windows.

BetterRed · 07-02-2020, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

You use Windows Security that comes with Windows 10. If you don't have Windows 10, you use the AV that comes with that version of Windows.

↑ ↑ ↑ ✔

BR

06-23-2020, 04:06 AM	#1
book64 Love reading Posts: 322 Karma: 1000352 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Samsung 8 mobile. Samsung 8 and 10 Tablets	Problem with Calibre Update 4.19.0 Updated my calibre to 4.19.0 today Also updated Find Duplicates. Big mistake, tried adding 6 books to calibre to convert as usual. It was unable to find the metadata of any of them Had to revert back to an older version of calibre. Has anybody else had the same problem? But you know what they say: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Last edited by book64; 06-23-2020 at 07:25 AM.

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06-23-2020, 06:09 AM	#2
davidfor Grand Sorcerer Posts: 24,905 Karma: 47303824 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Device: Kobo:Touch,Glo, AuraH2O, GloHD,AuraONE, ClaraHD, Libra H2O; tolinoepos	Does "unable to find the metadata" mean when you tried to download metadata for the books, none was found? If so, that will depend on the metadata sources you use and whether any had the books you were looking for. Or the metadata that you had matched close enough to be considered a match for the book. If you only use a small number of sources, it could be the sites have changed and the plugin has to be updated. There have been a couple of reports like that in the last few days. I can't remember which other than that they were non-English site. And I haven't noticed any problems with the sites I use. If there are problems with the metadata download, the log should show the errors. Post that and we can have a look at it.

06-23-2020, 07:29 AM	#3
book64 Love reading Posts: 322 Karma: 1000352 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Samsung 8 mobile. Samsung 8 and 10 Tablets	Am now using an earlier version of calibre. Uninstalled that version. Everything is working well But I am wary of updating it again. Sorry should have saved the info it said. They were well known books so that wasn't the problem. As the metadata shows now in the earlier calibre fine

06-24-2020, 07:02 AM	#4
Quoth Still reading Posts: 14,990 Karma: 111111255 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper	Calibre 4.19.0 working fine on Linux Mint, Mate Desktop. I updated 14 plugins too. Two were via browse for zip files from Harper's / Alf's place. Thanks, Koval.

07-01-2020, 03:23 AM	#5
book64 Love reading Posts: 322 Karma: 1000352 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Samsung 8 mobile. Samsung 8 and 10 Tablets	Tried converting some new books as usual in version 4.19.0 but it gave info I didnt understand and wouldnt let me do anything Wish I had taken a screenshot! So went back to an earlier calibre which is working fine But am unsure if to update again. Has nobody else had this problem? Do love Calibre, its a great program.

07-01-2020, 06:45 AM	#7
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,746 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I suggest reinstalling Calibre 4.19 and doing what you did before to get the errors so you can post them here so we can take a look and see what might be the problem. Also, what OS are using?

07-01-2020, 07:06 AM	#8
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,604 Karma: 28548974 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	The error is most likely avast quarantining calibre-parallel.exe

07-01-2020, 07:20 AM	#10
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 22,012 Karma: 30277294 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Avast should be consigned to Davy Jones' Locker BR

07-01-2020, 07:45 AM	#11
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,746 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Calibre never ever has been a threat and to make it so means the AV software is garbage.