12-11-2021, 04:31 AM | #31 |
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You might like to watch this video to help get your head around the command prompt and how to use it. It is called "Windows Command Line Tutorial - 1 - Introduction to the Command Prompt" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBBWVgE0ewk |
12-11-2021, 08:59 AM | #32 |
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Copied & pasted using your suggestion but no luck Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19042.1348] (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Users\ghayt>cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Calibre2 C:\Program Files (x86)\Calibre2>calibre-debug.exe -g C:\Program Files (x86)\Calibre2> |
12-11-2021, 09:21 AM | #33 |
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Hi David
Didn't realise they were all exe files but they are all in there just as your spoiler list Sorry about that Regards Gavin |
12-11-2021, 03:36 PM | #34 | |
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cd C:\Program Files\Calibre2 calibre-debug.exe -g If that fails, then in Windows Explorer find where the Calibre program is saved and enter the Calibre folder. Then click on the address bar. What address do you see? (see image) It is that address that you add after cd Last edited by Karellen; 12-11-2021 at 03:49 PM. |
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12-12-2021, 07:36 AM | #35 |
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Hi Karellen
Tried that and it doesn't seem to work so put in the x86 which it shows on the address bar and that doesnt work either? Appreciate your help Bit afraid to uninstall and reinstall in case I lose my existing library but it seems I may have to? Regards Gavin |
12-12-2021, 07:38 AM | #36 |
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Hi Karellen
forgot to include the command prompt Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19042.1348] (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Users\ghayt>cd C:\Program Files\calibre2 The system cannot find the path specified. C:\Users\ghayt>calibre-debug.exe -g C:\Users\ghayt> C:\Users\ghayt>cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Calibre2 C:\Program Files (x86)\Calibre2>calibre-debug.exe -g C:\Program Files (x86)\Calibre2> |
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You could try re-installing the 32 bit version of calibre but I think it would be easier to install the 64 bit version of calibre which can co-exist with the 32 bit version and then try to run calibre-debug.exe from C:\Program Files\Calibre2. |
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12-12-2021, 01:56 PM | #38 |
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Hi David
Bit worried about uninstalling/reinstalling in case i lose my existing library. Is there an option to chose either 32bit or 64 bit version? Regards Gavin |
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12-12-2021, 10:29 PM | #40 |
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The only thing I would add to @BetterRed's message is to only use the built-in Windows functions. Do not use a third-party uninstaller as they have been known to remove data files, i.e. calibre configuration and library files, without warning.
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12-13-2021, 09:58 AM | #41 |
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Hi Bettered and David and all those who sent replies to my plea for help
I uninstalled and reinstalled as per your guidance and my library is intact. Brilliant - thank you so much. Regards Gavin |
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Thanks for the feedback. Good to hear you are back in business.
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