Moving Calibre from Portable USB Drive to C Drive

dnavratil · 03-07-2022, 08:22 AM

I want to put Calibre on my W10 DT computer and stop using USB altogether!
I don't want to lose any of my keywords I've used and and my setup I have been using! Is there an easy way of doing this? I'm now using V5.35 on the USB drive. I've downloaded V5.37 and installed on my C Drive. What files do I have to move from my USB drive and where do I put them on the C Drive.
I'm 74 years old and some of this is very confusing! Thanks in advance, David N.

theducks · 03-07-2022, 10:50 AM

76 here.

There are only TWO (top level) folders to copy ENTIRE CONTENTS over

Here is how I would do it:

STOP if anything fails (avoid making it worse and come back with the messages for help)

1) Install Calibre on the PC (Latest release that works for your OS version).

The typical W10 install is

Code:

C:\Users\yourlogonhere\Calibre Library

If it is NOT then you will need to Run Calibre, there should be only 1 book (the users guide by John): highlight that, Tap 'O'.
This opens the location. Go back 1 level, you should see just the files in the image. DO NOT do more if you see others you care about. they will be lost

2) Delete those. Remember the PATH to this folder. Exit Calibre (PC)

3)Using the OS browse to the Portable drive (see image:drive letter may be different), Open the Calibre Library folder: select ALL (ctrl-A):right-click:COPY:
Switch to the NEW/ Empty LIBRARY: Right-click: PASTE ... and let it grind (takes a bit of time for larger libraries, so grab a cuppa)

STOP if anything fails (avoid making it worse and come back with the messages for help)

OK, time to copy your User SETTINGS (AKA Configuration)
Open the Calibre Settings folder on the USB drive: Select all: COPY
Switch to your new drive
Like before,

the default is

Code:

C:\Users\yourlogonhere\AppData\Roaming\calibre

PASTE (OVERWRITE all if asked)

Last step: Start (new) Calibre: It might complain that xyz Library is not found and it will use... (should use the one you copied if default location) and you are good to go

dnavratil · 03-07-2022, 11:32 AM

The Ducks,
Strange thing just happened. I downloaded the latest version V5.38, Installed it on my W10 DT, opened the program and it instantly went to my cover view where I have all of my 200 read books. I checked out my keywords and added a book and all works perfect. I took out my USB drive before I made the installation of V5.38 to my desktop. It seems to work perfect. Thanks so much for your input, seniors have trouble with all this new tech.
(You should see me try to use a smart phone)!!! David N.

03-07-2022, 08:22 AM	#1
dnavratil Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Alabama Device: Windows 10 Desktop Computer	Moving Calibre from Portable USB Drive to C Drive I want to put Calibre on my W10 DT computer and stop using USB altogether! I don't want to lose any of my keywords I've used and and my setup I have been using! Is there an easy way of doing this? I'm now using V5.35 on the USB drive. I've downloaded V5.37 and installed on my C Drive. What files do I have to move from my USB drive and where do I put them on the C Drive. I'm 74 years old and some of this is very confusing! Thanks in advance, David N.

03-07-2022, 10:50 AM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,867 Karma: 59840450 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	76 here. There are only TWO (top level) folders to copy ENTIRE CONTENTS over Here is how I would do it: STOP if anything fails (avoid making it worse and come back with the messages for help) 1) Install Calibre on the PC (Latest release that works for your OS version). The typical W10 install is Code: C:\Users\yourlogonhere\Calibre Library If it is NOT then you will need to Run Calibre, there should be only 1 book (the users guide by John): highlight that, Tap 'O'. This opens the location. Go back 1 level, you should see just the files in the image. DO NOT do more if you see others you care about. they will be lost 2) Delete those. Remember the PATH to this folder. Exit Calibre (PC) 3)Using the OS browse to the Portable drive (see image:drive letter may be different), Open the Calibre Library folder: select ALL (ctrl-A):right-click:COPY: Switch to the NEW/ Empty LIBRARY: Right-click: PASTE ... and let it grind (takes a bit of time for larger libraries, so grab a cuppa) STOP if anything fails (avoid making it worse and come back with the messages for help) OK, time to copy your User SETTINGS (AKA Configuration) Open the Calibre Settings folder on the USB drive: Select all: COPY Switch to your new drive Like before, the default is Code: C:\Users\yourlogonhere\AppData\Roaming\calibre PASTE (OVERWRITE all if asked) Last step: Start (new) Calibre: It might complain that xyz Library is not found and it will use... (should use the one you copied if default location) and you are good to go Attached Thumbnails

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03-07-2022, 11:32 AM	#3
dnavratil Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Alabama Device: Windows 10 Desktop Computer	The Ducks, Strange thing just happened. I downloaded the latest version V5.38, Installed it on my W10 DT, opened the program and it instantly went to my cover view where I have all of my 200 read books. I checked out my keywords and added a book and all works perfect. I took out my USB drive before I made the installation of V5.38 to my desktop. It seems to work perfect. Thanks so much for your input, seniors have trouble with all this new tech. (You should see me try to use a smart phone)!!! David N.

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