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Old 08-26-2024, 05:27 PM   #136
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Ok. You lost me. What does "need to install the library file" mean? which library file? Where is it? are you talking about the file with Nook formatted books that I downloaded? What about the Kindle books?
By library file, they were referring to the Microsoft.VCLibs.120.00_12.0.21005.1_x86__8wekyb3d 8bbwe.appx which installs the Visual C library. Nothing to do with Nook or Kindle formatted books.
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Old 08-26-2024, 06:19 PM   #137
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Ok. You lost me. What does "need to install the library file" mean? which library file? Where is it? are you talking about the file with Nook formatted books that I downloaded? What about the Kindle books?
If you're using Windows 11, I believe this is the library you'll need...

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Microsoft.VCLibs.120.00_12.0.21005.1_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
It's the one dated "2024-8-26" — it's a little over 952 Kbs.

The app file you're looking for is also dated "2024-8-26" and it's almost 51 MBs.

I believe this all I had to install on Windows 11, but it's been a little while now.
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Old 08-26-2024, 06:20 PM   #138
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Today, I tried to download the Adguard file for my new PC. it would not download no matter how many times I double clicked on it. Maybe I will try again tomorrow...
I use Firefox. Maybe that makes a difference?
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Old 08-26-2024, 06:32 PM   #139
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On my new PC, all I have done is install Calibre.
what do I do next?
Install the NoDRM plugin. Move your B&N hash to it in the B&N section (you can export it from your old computer and import to the new one).

Find a way to download the needed VC library, install it. Download and install the Nook Windows app. Run that app, log in, download your B&N books.

Note where the ePub files are stored.

Read them into Calibre — they should automatically be liberated.

Since you've already done this on your old computer, I would just move your DRM-less B&N books over to the new computer. You only have to worry about liberating more B&N books if you plan to continue buying books on B&N.

If you need to liberate Kindle books, I find that the easiest way is to get an older Kindle, register it on Amazon (if you still can) which will allow you to download your Kindle books to USB. In the Calibre NoDRM plugin, enter that Kindle reader's serial number and you should be able to liberate your Kindle books.

There's, apparently, a way to get your Kindle books using the Android Kindle app, but I've never looked into that. There's a whole thread on doing that.
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Old 08-26-2024, 09:53 PM   #140
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By library file, they were referring to the Microsoft.VCLibs.120.00_12.0.21005.1_x86__8wekyb3d 8bbwe.appx which installs the Visual C library. Nothing to do with Nook or Kindle formatted books.
OK. I understand now. Thanks.
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If you're using Windows 11, I believe this is the library you'll need...

Code:
Microsoft.VCLibs.120.00_12.0.21005.1_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
It's the one dated "2024-8-26" — it's a little over 952 Kbs.

The app file you're looking for is also dated "2024-8-26" and it's almost 51 MBs.

I believe this all I had to install on Windows 11, but it's been a little while now.
Ok. So I will need both of those files? Thanks.
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Old 08-26-2024, 10:41 PM   #142
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I still cannot figure out how to use the "Quote" feature if I only want to quote part of a post.....

"Since you've already done this on your old computer, I would just move your DRM-less B&N books over to the new computer. You only have to worry about liberating more B&N books if you plan to continue buying books on B&N."

I added the Quality Check plugin. It asked me where to put it so I chose the main menu bar across the top. Hope that was the correct place.

Then, I clicked on 3 items in the Quality Check menu. I clicked on "Check ePub Structure" to find those 3.

1. Check DRM- I wound up with 237 B&N books with a blue star on the left. I do not know if that means that 237 have NO DRM or 237 still have DRM. All of them are Nook books. None of the Kindle books have a blue star.

2. Check NOT Calibre conversion- I had 841 books listed with the blue star on the left. Does that mean 841 books NOT converted? All of them are Nook books. None of the Kindle books have a blue star.

3. Check Calibre Conversion- 437 books have blue stars on the left. What does this mean? All of them are Nook books. None of the Kindle books have a blue star.

4. None of my Kindle books appeared on the Quality Check lists. I had created a column that had B&N or AMZ so I would know where the book was purchased.


I read the help section, but I still do not understand. For example, does "Check DRM" mean... 1. Check that the DRM is gone or 2. Check that the DRM is still there.

So, I will go back to working on the old PC until I figure out what I am doing. Then I will start back on the new laptop.


So, I assumed incorrectly based on a couple of posts here. Maybe this will help someone else. Just because the book opens in Calibre, does not mean that the DRM is gone.

Back to work once I figure out the Quality Check info....Thanks, everyone!
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Old 08-27-2024, 10:14 AM   #143
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I still cannot figure out how to use the "Quote" feature if I only want to quote part of a post.....
Basically, you delete whatever part of the post you do not want to quote from within the [QUOTE]. . . .[/QUOTE] pair.

From your message, here's what it looked like after I deleted much of the message and wrapped the quote in noparse tags to keep it from showing as a quote.


[QUOTE=pypeke;4449077]I still cannot figure out how to use the "Quote" feature if I only want to quote part of a post.....[/QUOTE]
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Old 08-28-2024, 02:28 AM   #144
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It worked!! Admittedly, I still had to do some jump arounds. I've also moved continents and switched jobs since originally posting here, but I kept this window open on my laptop throughout everything. I have a Linux laptop that I've modded and kept having trouble, but I gave my boyfriend my B&N info and he was able to download the app on his Windows computer at home and get everything pulled and zipped for me. Thank you SO much!
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Hello, I was able to install the x64 and x86 Visual C++ packages (well, the x86 one intially gave me an error about there being additional data, or something? but then the x64 one installed fine and I tried installing x86 again and it seemed to install fine then) and the Nook app via these instructions on W11, but when I went to download book(s), it gives me an error saying "A connection to the internet is not available. Please check your network connection and try again" despite the fact that I have a connection and the Nook app can obviously use it since it shows books, including the sample(s) I have I'm trying to download in the user interface and it let me sign in.

Has anybody else had this issue?
Hmm. Two possibilities come to mind. If you are using a metered wi-fi connection, toggle it off and try again. Also, allow the Nook app to run in the background. This setting stymied me once as I have a habit of disabling apps running in the background (I have old, slow computers that need all the help they can get).

This is the setting location for Windows 10. I would hope it's the same for Windows 11.

Settings -- Privacy -- Background apps -- Nook -- toggle on

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This particular site — https://store.rg-adguard.net/ — seems to have a good reputation. It seems to serve the same purpose for Windows that F-Droid, Apkmirror or Aurora Store serve for Android apps. I'm sure there is a possibility of risk, but what isn't when talking about computers?
I've read a few posts concerning security of the app download. Wasn't sure which one to quote, but this seemed good. Since I'm the one who shared the link, I feel I should chime in.

I take computer security very seriously, as everyone should. It's good policy to be suspicious of downloads. That said, Adguard is a reputable company that's been around for 15 or so years. As I understand it (and do correct me if I am wrong), their link generator is just that: it generates direct download links to installers on Microsoft's servers. Even though the B&N Nook app is no longer available to download from the Microsoft Store, the files are still on their servers. How long they will remain there is anyone's guess. Adguard's link generator has been around for a while and I learned about it from tech sites I trust.

But definitely be vigilant, research any downloads, run scans and check hashes.
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From your message, here's what it looked like after I deleted much of the message and wrapped the quote in noparse tags to keep it from showing as a quote.[/QUOTE]

Ok, here goes...
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