Adventures in discovering the K4PC PID.

[stewball]

That really was easy. I am converting one to another format now as a test. Thanks so much for your hard work.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by i♥cabbages

Yeah, this puppy requires Python 2.6. There's some additions to ctypes I couldn't convince myself to live without.

I did install Python 2.6.4 and PyCrypto for 2.6 and got the following...

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 752, in gui_main
    inpath, pid = unswindler.get_book()
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 703, in get_book
    debugger.main_loop()
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 562, in main_loop
    self._handle_bp(addr)
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 493, in _handle_bp
    callback(self, context)
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 627, in _get_book_path
    path = debugger.read_process_memory(addr, 4096)
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 436, in read_process_memory
    raise DebuggerError("could not read memory @ 0x%08x" % (addr,))
TypeError: %x format: a number is required, not c_void_p

P.S. I did forget to mention that I am using XP Pro 32-bit with an AMD Athlon processor.

[i♥cabbages]

Originally Posted by phenomshel

Ok, I think I spoke too soon. The book the program worked on will get to page three in mobipocket reader before crashing the program, and crashed Kindle for PC immediately. Unfortunately, I'm already late for work, so will have to work on this later. Y'all have fun!

If unswindle created a book without popping up an error, then this is probably an error in mobidedrm. Which version do you have? When you get a chance, could you see how calibre handle the decrypted output?

[i♥cabbages]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I did install Python 2.6.4 and PyCrypto for 2.6 and got the following...

Looks like you've still got v2 of unswindle -- hit up the blog for v3. And you don't need PyCrypto for this one (although you do still need it for ineptepub, etc of course).

[Lilly]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I did install Python 2.6.4 and PyCrypto for 2.6 and got the following...

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 752, in gui_main
    inpath, pid = unswindler.get_book()
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 703, in get_book
    debugger.main_loop()
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 562, in main_loop
    self._handle_bp(addr)
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 493, in _handle_bp
    callback(self, context)
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 627, in _get_book_path
    path = debugger.read_process_memory(addr, 4096)
  File "G:\MP\unswindle.py", line 436, in read_process_memory
    raise DebuggerError("could not read memory @ 0x%08x" % (addr,))
TypeError: %x format: a number is required, not c_void_p

P.S. I did forget to mention that I am using XP Pro 32-bit with an AMD Athlon processor.

That's the same errors we were getting with version 2 of of Unswindle. Make sure you are using version 3 that was posted less then an hour ago.

[Liviu_5]

Originally Posted by i♥cabbages

Hmm. You are running unswindle with K4PC *closed*, yes? The unswindle script then launches K4PC for you. You do the need to open the book in question (not just highlight it). If that doesn't immediately help, could you try running it a few times, just to make sure it isn't some intermittent condition I'm not handling properly?

I tried with a bunch of books and got the same error; with K4PC closed, unswindle opens it and shows the books; when I try to open a book by double clicking, the error comes.

I open KP4C directly, open a book and close K4PC and then run unswindle, it gives the error immediately without opening KP4C

[stewball]

I can't believe how simple that was. I converted it to LRF and opened it in Sony's Reader Software. This beats taking the book from a back up of my iPhone. Thanks again.

[avid]

Originally Posted by i♥cabbages

If unswindle created a book without popping up an error, then this is probably an error in mobidedrm. Which version do you have? When you get a chance, could you see how calibre handle the decrypted output?

I bought a book from Amazon just now, your script worked fine. Brilliant!
Loaded into Calibre - looks great. Converted to epub - looks great in the Firefox add-on epub reader.

Thanks again!

[Lilly]

Originally Posted by Liviu_5

I tried with a bunch of books and got the same error; with K4PC closed, unswindle opens it and shows the books; when I try to open a book by double clicking, the error comes.

I open KP4C directly, open a book and close K4PC and then run unswindle, it gives the error immediately without opening KP4C

Make sure you have version 3 of the script and Python 2.6.

[JSWolf]

Now that I have version 3 and Python 2.6, it works fine. Thanks!

[Liviu_5]

Originally Posted by Liviu_5

I tried with a bunch of books and got the same error; with K4PC closed, unswindle opens it and shows the books; when I try to open a book by double clicking, the error comes.

I open KP4C directly, open a book and close K4PC and then run unswindle, it gives the error immediately without opening KP4C

Tried on a different computer (still XP SP3) and it works like a charm, so probably on my main station there is too much junk background running that interferes


Great job!!

[Lilly]

Originally Posted by Liviu_5

Tried on a different computer (still XP SP3) and it works like a charm, so probably on my main station there is too much junk background running that interferes


Great job!!

Great ignore my PM asking you about the other script. I'm glad it's working for you.

[curtw]

Wow! I just spent the last 24 hours away from Mobileread in an attempt to migrate my wife to her new Windows 7 computer, only to come back and find the nut not only cracked, but shelled, salted and put on a silver tray. Mega-thanks to LaBBa and Cabbages!

I imagine that the mods will be removing some of the active links to unswindle.pyw soon, but always remember--don't use these tools to steal.

[Lilly]

Originally Posted by curtw

Wow! I just spent the last 24 hours away from Mobileread in an attempt to migrate my wife to her new Windows 7 computer, only to come back and find the nut not only cracked, but shelled, salted and put on a silver tray. Mega-thanks to LaBBa and Cabbages!

I imagine that the mods will be removing some of the active links to unswindle.pyw soon, but always remember--don't use these tools to steal.

Yeah, we know Amazon already found out it's been cracked since they vigilantly monitor this site! I expect the you know what letter to come any day now!

[Madam Broshkina]

Originally Posted by curtw

Wow! I just spent the last 24 hours away from Mobileread in an attempt to migrate my wife to her new Windows 7 computer, only to come back and find the nut not only cracked, but shelled, salted and put on a silver tray. Mega-thanks to LaBBa and Cabbages!

I imagine that the mods will be removing some of the active links to unswindle.pyw soon, but always remember--don't use these tools to steal.

Since one has to buy the book to remove the DRM I do not think that one could use the tool to steal. Passing on the liberated book to another person is another story however. My biggest fear is that Amazon starts putting out more books in the topaz format--which look lousy on the Kindle.