Cant upload PRC files on Kindle - Page 2

AnemicOak · 11-02-2009, 11:56 PM

Weird.

Don't suppose you can get access to another computer to try uploading a few files, etc. At least you could determine if it's the Kindle or the PC that way.

Xiaopanda · 11-03-2009, 12:47 AM

Use Calibre instead..... :P

farial · 11-03-2009, 06:45 AM

Tested the transfer into anoher compuer (laptop for that matter) and ddint had any problems with the PRC files.

I am inclined now to think its a driver's issue with Vista (first thing the laptop did was intall a driver when i plugged kindle into it). I am at work now so i will have to try to replace/update it on my comp later somehow and see what i get.....

"Use Calibre instead"

If i could install it......some sort of database error......

geneven · 11-03-2009, 08:02 AM

I uploaded it and am looking at the book on my Kindle now. I am in Linux on my laptop.

I think we can eliminate the idea that using Calibre will "fix" this file, since it works for many of us already. Your driver idea sounds promising.

farial · 11-03-2009, 10:11 AM

Yay!! Found the solution!!!

Re installed the drivers and things got better but i still couldnt upload all PRC files (just some)

What really did the trick was to plug the Kindle on a back USB port (was using the front ones on my comp). They never gave me trouble with my pendrives but for some reason Kindle hated them.

Working as a charm right now!

Such a simple solution for such a headache......

Thanks for the posts guys.

AnemicOak · 11-03-2009, 10:16 AM

It's possible that the USB ports on the front of your comp are actually a USB hub running off the hardware for the rear ports instead of extra actual ports. Some manufacturers have done that in the past, don't know if anyone still does.

11-03-2009, 06:45 AM	#18
farial Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle	Tested the transfer into anoher compuer (laptop for that matter) and ddint had any problems with the PRC files. I am inclined now to think its a driver's issue with Vista (first thing the laptop did was intall a driver when i plugged kindle into it). I am at work now so i will have to try to replace/update it on my comp later somehow and see what i get..... "Use Calibre instead" If i could install it......some sort of database error...... Last edited by farial; 11-03-2009 at 06:47 AM.

11-03-2009, 10:11 AM	#20
farial Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle	Yay!! Found the solution!!! Re installed the drivers and things got better but i still couldnt upload all PRC files (just some) What really did the trick was to plug the Kindle on a back USB port (was using the front ones on my comp). They never gave me trouble with my pendrives but for some reason Kindle hated them. Working as a charm right now! Such a simple solution for such a headache...... Thanks for the posts guys. Last edited by farial; 11-03-2009 at 10:39 AM.

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11-02-2009, 11:56 PM	#16
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Weird. Don't suppose you can get access to another computer to try uploading a few files, etc. At least you could determine if it's the Kindle or the PC that way.

11-03-2009, 12:47 AM	#17
Xiaopanda Addict Posts: 230 Karma: 1290 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Use Calibre instead..... :P

11-03-2009, 08:02 AM	#19
geneven Member Retired Posts: 124 Karma: 340 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Nokia N800, N810, Kindle 2	I uploaded it and am looking at the book on my Kindle now. I am in Linux on my laptop. I think we can eliminate the idea that using Calibre will "fix" this file, since it works for many of us already. Your driver idea sounds promising.

11-03-2009, 10:16 AM	#21
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	It's possible that the USB ports on the front of your comp are actually a USB hub running off the hardware for the rear ports instead of extra actual ports. Some manufacturers have done that in the past, don't know if anyone still does.

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