Dealing with Kindle for PC/Mac 1.19 and KFX in calibre - Page 88

LoveDicts · 09-25-2021, 11:26 AM

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I think I'm gonna try to find and install version 1.24 in order to attempt method 2...

Can't edit my post, but I just wanted to add: if I'm gonna be wasting my time, don't hesitate to let me know before I launch into this. But I hope someone has been successful in logging on using that version recently

jhowell · 09-25-2021, 11:28 AM

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I cannot believe how complicated this is. First and last time I'm buying a book from Amazon

Luckily Amazon makes it difficult, not impossible. It could be worse.

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Method 1: I installed Kindle 1.17, couldn't log in, deregistered the newer Kindle in my Amazon account, waited, tried again, it still didn't work... I reinstalled it, it still didn't work... Am I missing something?

I just tried installing and registering version 1.17 and it worked for me using Windows 10. I suspect that the problem is caused either by Windows 7 or something else on your PC. Your web browser may impact the registration process.

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Method 4: I installed the KFX Input plugin in my Calibre. I couldn't install the DeDRM plugin, however, as it requires at least Calibre 5.0, but the installer refuses to work because I am still using Windows 7...

Older versions of DeDRM work with older versions of calibre, even better than the current version does with calibre 5. You can ask for help at either Apprentice Alf's Blog or Apprentice Harper's GitHub.

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Before trying to jump through more hoops, I thought I'd ask: do I have any hope of getting anywhere with method 2?

Your changes are slim since 1.17 isn't working for you. You would have to find a version of Kindle for PC that will work on your system. The most recent version is not going to run there.

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What would you recommend?

Method 3 is the most reliable and simple way to go. However there is the expense of buying a Kindle device to make that work. A newer PC would also solve the problem. Neither is a great option for only one book.

Quoth · 09-25-2021, 11:37 AM

Yes, you'd be wanting about 10 amazon books to justify a S/H Kindle. Also S/H the risk is it's blacklisted. Someone else here would know the minimum model to get. You only have to register it to your account and then it doesn't matter if the battery dies.

LoveDicts · 09-25-2021, 11:58 AM

Thanks, guys!

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Originally Posted by jhowell

I just tried installing and registering version 1.17 and it worked for me using Windows 10. I suspect that the problem is caused either by Windows 7 or something else on your PC. Your web browser may impact the registration process.

Interesting, thanks for testing. I did wonder if it was my probably very old version of Internet Explorer that was the issue... Although the message I'm getting is : "A problem occurred - please enter a valid email or phone number" (translated from French).

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Your changes are slim since 1.17 isn't working for you. You would have to find a version of Kindle for PC that will work on your system. The most recent version is not going to run there.

See, that's odd: the version of Kindle for PC I originally got from the Amazon website did work, I had not issues logging on then! So I don't know...

"Username's Kindle Cloud Reader" still shows in my Amazon account. Would deregistering that help?

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Originally Posted by jhowell

Older versions of DeDRM work with older versions of calibre, even better than the current version does with calibre 5. You can ask for help at either Apprentice Alf's Blog or Apprentice Harper's GitHub.

Okay, I'll try that next. Thanks a lot!!

LoveDicts · 09-25-2021, 03:56 PM

Me again:

I identified a version of DeDRM Tools that worked with my older Calibre: version 6.8.1. I added that to Calibre without difficulty.
Then I realized that method 4 did require a functioning older version of Kindle as well... Back to that, then. I installed Kindle 1.24.3. But when I tried registering it, Internet Explorer went nuts: two windows kept opening and closing, and the logon window kept reloading, so I could never input my information.

Giving up on method 4, I moved to method 2 b): I reinstalled Kindle 1.33.62002. I was able to re-register it without any difficulty. Then I launch the BAT file found here. Then I re-downloaded my book, imported it into Calibre, and tried to convert it again.
Well, it failed again, but this time the message is different: "Conversion impossible - this book is locked by DRMs."

Any idea where I can go from there, if anywhere?

Sirtel · 09-25-2021, 04:00 PM

Why do you use Internet Explorer? Why not Firefox or Chrome?

LoveDicts · 09-25-2021, 04:12 PM

Well, it's the logon window that Kindle opens that is Internet Explorer based. I myself never use IE, and it is very much NOT my default browser.
If you know of a way to change this behavior, I'm interested!

Quoth · 09-25-2021, 04:46 PM

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Why do you use Internet Explorer? Why not Firefox or Chrome?

Or Waterfox, Safari, Opera, Brave or even Edge at a pinch. IE has never ever been a good idea except some companies have badly designed Intranet internal applications (even with Active X!) that needs it.

Quoth · 09-25-2021, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LoveDicts

Well, it's the logon window that Kindle opens that is Internet Explorer based. I myself never use IE, and it is very much NOT my default browser.
If you know of a way to change this behavior, I'm interested!

Yes, default applications in wherever settings or Control panel has it in whichever version of windows.
Also try in File Explorer to right click on an HTML file and select the desired browser. But Amazon Kindle Program will be using the system default, which is NOT the same as the Explorer Window double click on an HTML file. The same place sets the default email program too.

jhowell · 09-25-2021, 05:25 PM

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Giving up on method 4, I moved to method 2 b): I reinstalled Kindle 1.33.62002. I was able to re-register it without any difficulty. Then I launch the BAT file found here.

That is surprisingly good news. There were signs that Amazon would no longer support Windows 7 in Kindle for PC versions after 1.32.

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Then I re-downloaded my book, imported it into Calibre, and tried to convert it again.
Well, it failed again, but this time the message is different: "Conversion impossible - this book is locked by DRMs."

That is also somewhat good news. You have the book. You just need to get DRM removal working.

Since help with that is not allowed here on MobileRead you should ask for help to resolve that at Apprentice Alf's Blog or Apprentice Harper's GitHub.

lkmiller · 09-26-2021, 04:59 AM

Some have reported success with installing and logging into Kindle for PC 1.17 over top of installing the latest version (without deregistering or uninstalling the current version).

LoveDicts · 09-26-2021, 07:05 AM

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Some have reported success with installing and logging into Kindle for PC 1.17 over top of installing the latest version (without deregistering or uninstalling the current version).

That's what I did, but unfortunately, it didn't work...

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Since help with that is not allowed here on MobileRead you should ask for help to resolve that at Apprentice Alf's Blog or Apprentice Harper's GitHub.

Will do that.

Thank you both.

LoveDicts · 09-26-2021, 04:22 PM

An update: it WORKED!!!!! I am so relieved.
A massive thank you to everyone who helped, and to this forum in general. You guys are awesome!

Apparition B5 · 10-11-2021, 04:48 PM

I set up a new computer using Windows 10 Pro version 21H1, and used a saved Kindle for PC version 1.24 installer. It installed fine, but it's impossible to register. The sign in screen for Amazon goes completely bonkers and constantly refreshes itself every second.

I did some extensive searching and it turns out that this started several months ago. It is no longer possible to register a Kindle for PC version prior to 1.28 it seems.

Just FYI.

mbovenka · 10-12-2021, 02:30 AM

I registered 1.17 just two weeks ago (like you, new computer). No problems, other than that it keeps offering me 1.30 on startup.

09-26-2021, 04:59 AM	#1316
lkmiller Laura Posts: 1,540 Karma: 23597272 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus, Kindle Oasis 2	Some have reported success with installing and logging into Kindle for PC 1.17 over top of installing the latest version (without deregistering or uninstalling the current version). Last edited by lkmiller; 09-26-2021 at 04:59 AM. Reason: typo

10-11-2021, 04:48 PM	#1319
Apparition B5 Zealot Posts: 108 Karma: 2245322 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Device: Kindle Oasis 3 and iPad Air 5	Impossible to Logon with Older Versions I set up a new computer using Windows 10 Pro version 21H1, and used a saved Kindle for PC version 1.24 installer. It installed fine, but it's impossible to register. The sign in screen for Amazon goes completely bonkers and constantly refreshes itself every second. I did some extensive searching and it turns out that this started several months ago. It is no longer possible to register a Kindle for PC version prior to 1.28 it seems. Just FYI.

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LoveDicts Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2021 Device: Kindle for PC	Me again: I identified a version of DeDRM Tools that worked with my older Calibre: version 6.8.1. I added that to Calibre without difficulty. Then I realized that method 4 did require a functioning older version of Kindle as well... Back to that, then. I installed Kindle 1.24.3. But when I tried registering it, Internet Explorer went nuts: two windows kept opening and closing, and the logon window kept reloading, so I could never input my information. Giving up on method 4, I moved to method 2 b): I reinstalled Kindle 1.33.62002. I was able to re-register it without any difficulty. Then I launch the BAT file found here. Then I re-downloaded my book, imported it into Calibre, and tried to convert it again. Well, it failed again, but this time the message is different: "Conversion impossible - this book is locked by DRMs." Any idea where I can go from there, if anywhere?

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09-26-2021, 04:22 PM	#1318
LoveDicts Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2021 Device: Kindle for PC	An update: it WORKED!!!!! I am so relieved. A massive thank you to everyone who helped, and to this forum in general. You guys are awesome!

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