Significant update to Apprentice Alf's tools - Page 3

Joykins · 03-24-2013, 10:32 PM

It sounds as if you have the old calibre tools already installed and configured, you don't need these--but they would be handy with a new installation.

FizzyWater · 03-24-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BeccaPrice

Did you make sure to un-chech "use our downloader"?

It probably has to do with an add-on I have installed, but even if I un-check it while using Firefox, it still tries to download the EXE and sets off my anti-virus alarm.

I had to download it using Internet Explorer (with the "use our downloader" unchecked) before it would just download as a normal ZIP file.

Sydney's Mom · 03-25-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FizzyWater

It probably has to do with an add-on I have installed, but even if I un-check it while using Firefox, it still tries to download the EXE and sets off my anti-virus alarm.

I had to download it using Internet Explorer (with the "use our downloader" unchecked) before it would just download as a normal ZIP file.

And I tried for good hour on IE to get on my work site through VPN (which just requires internet and Java), before I went over to Chrome and it worked the first time. Shows the value of multiple search engines!

Skydog · 03-25-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FizzyWater

It probably has to do with an add-on I have installed, but even if I un-check it while using Firefox, it still tries to download the EXE and sets off my anti-virus alarm.

I had to download it using Internet Explorer (with the "use our downloader" unchecked) before it would just download as a normal ZIP file.

Works fine with Chrome.

JoHunt · 03-25-2013, 02:01 PM

When I try to download with Chrome (and Microsoft Security Essentials) I get the message "This file appears malicious" and a choice if I want to continue with the download or not.

AnemicOak · 03-25-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by joehunt

When I try to download with Chrome (and Microsoft Security Essentials) I get the message "This file appears malicious" and a choice if I want to continue with the download or not.

That's weird. I also use Chrome and MSSE and didn't get such a message.

sadievan · 03-25-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by caleb72

Apprentice Alf remains my closest friend in the digital book landscape.

He's my BFF too.

sadievan · 03-25-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FizzyWater

It probably has to do with an add-on I have installed, but even if I un-check it while using Firefox, it still tries to download the EXE and sets off my anti-virus alarm.

I had to download it using Internet Explorer (with the "use our downloader" unchecked) before it would just download as a normal ZIP file.

Hmmm. I used Firefox with no problem.

Carol

JoHunt · 03-25-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

That's weird. I also use Chrome and MSSE and didn't get such a message.

I just tried again and unchecked the "Use our download manager ..." The file downloaded without the malicious file warning.

Sydney's Mom · 03-25-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sadievan

He's my BFF too.

Cabbages is my first, but DR and Alf are coming up fast! Oh, and that some updates person.

pdurrant · 03-26-2013, 12:44 PM

Tools v6.0.1 have just been uploaded. Minor bug fixes, from what I can see.

Ripplinger · 03-26-2013, 01:09 PM

I just experienced an odd redirect to kproxy that I think others have run into, which says "Invalid session - The session is invalid. You have to access KProxy main page to use it." And there didn't seem anyway to access the file.

I think it's happening because of how the url is split up on the line though on the originating page. If you copy the full link and then paste it into your browser, you'll get the real download link. Just remember to uncheck the box to use their download manager and you'll get just the tools and nothing else.

keeska · 03-26-2013, 02:04 PM

Found something disturbing when I went to apprentice alf's site to download the updated.

Both of the links are deceptive - they do not go to the website shown by the text. They go to the kproxy.com site with some obfuscated path which I assume encodes the real web site.

Copying and pasting the URL text worked much better - it went directly to the zip file without the checkbox or the malware exe file.

I know kproxy is supposed to be an anonymous site but its use is not mentioned on afl's page. It is also interesting that going to the download site directly bypassed the checkbox and exe download. And since the actual web site is obfuscated it is hard to determine exactly where you are being redirected.

Just a heads up.

kees

Apprentice Alf · 03-26-2013, 02:10 PM

The links should be OK now. A copy/paste error when I made the new post announcing the update. (Although the links in the main post were fine.)

— Alf.

Byrdie · 03-26-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

That's weird. I also use Chrome and MSSE and didn't get such a message.

I use Chrome and did get the malicious file warning message. Downloaded anyway and ran a virus scan that came up clean. Then I tried the second link, it downloaded just fine, no warnings at all. So I tossed the first zip just in case and have the one from GoogleDocs. Thanks, Alf.

03-26-2013, 02:04 PM	#43
keeska Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 98 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sedona, AZ Device: Sony T1, Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD, Samsung Note 3	Bad links at the apprentice alf Found something disturbing when I went to apprentice alf's site to download the updated. Both of the links are deceptive - they do not go to the website shown by the text. They go to the kproxy.com site with some obfuscated path which I assume encodes the real web site. Copying and pasting the URL text worked much better - it went directly to the zip file without the checkbox or the malware exe file. I know kproxy is supposed to be an anonymous site but its use is not mentioned on afl's page. It is also interesting that going to the download site directly bypassed the checkbox and exe download. And since the actual web site is obfuscated it is hard to determine exactly where you are being redirected. Just a heads up. kees Last edited by keeska; 03-26-2013 at 02:13 PM. Reason: Correction

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Joykins Wizard Posts: 1,601 Karma: 9211856 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: kindle Oasis 2018, kindle 4 NT, kindle PW2, iPhone, iPad mini	It sounds as if you have the old calibre tools already installed and configured, you don't need these--but they would be handy with a new installation.

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JoHunt I am what I am Posts: 6,625 Karma: 62235665 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: iPad3, Voyage	When I try to download with Chrome (and Microsoft Security Essentials) I get the message "This file appears malicious" and a choice if I want to continue with the download or not.

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pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 71,483 Karma: 305784726 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	Tools v6.0.1 have just been uploaded. Minor bug fixes, from what I can see.

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Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	I just experienced an odd redirect to kproxy that I think others have run into, which says "Invalid session - The session is invalid. You have to access KProxy main page to use it." And there didn't seem anyway to access the file. I think it's happening because of how the url is split up on the line though on the originating page. If you copy the full link and then paste it into your browser, you'll get the real download link. Just remember to uncheck the box to use their download manager and you'll get just the tools and nothing else.

03-26-2013, 02:10 PM	#44
Apprentice Alf Member Posts: 14 Karma: 1236266 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: None	The links should be OK now. A copy/paste error when I made the new post announcing the update. (Although the links in the main post were fine.) — Alf.