Help with .0.5.3

Strether · 03-26-2009, 04:07 PM

This is the first time I've tried to install a new update to Calibre and I'm sure the solution is an easy one, but... On installation, it didn't retrieve my library, and when I try to import the library using "Add new books" it won't recognize the folder the library is in, though the folder is there with all its contents. It also won't allow me to drag and drop a new title. So how do I regain the library? Appreciate the help.

Jim

itimpi · 03-26-2009, 04:08 PM

What OS are you using?

Strether · 03-26-2009, 04:12 PM

Windows Vista

itimpi · 03-26-2009, 04:25 PM

I just installed over the previous release and it is running without any problems!

You have not got any firewall or Virus checker that needs to be told about the new version?

If you want to revert to default settings then you can find the calibre folder under your user profile (probably need to enable seeing hidden files to see it) which contains your customised calibre settings. Removing this should make Calibre work like a new install and prompt you for the library location. You can then point it at where your current library is located so it gets picked up again.

Just a thought - what release were you upgrading from? If it is a very old release then you may need to run the commands required to update the metadata to the latest format.

Strether · 03-26-2009, 04:44 PM

Well, there probably isn't anyone patient enough to help as unsophisticated a computer user as I am, but just in case... Apparently, going from 5.1 to 5.3 version of Calibre, the new one installed only to be used by the Administrator. I've given myself permission to use it, but it doesn't seem to care. And this is why it isn't seeing the Calibre library folder, I suspect, because it isn't in the Administrator's Document file, but in the regular user's Document file. I should have left well enough alone, but I wanted to get one of the new features of 5.3.

Jim

kovidgoyal · 03-26-2009, 08:58 PM

In the calibre preferences dialog, you can change the location of the library. Try changing it to the old location and hopefully it will pick up your old books.

Strether · 03-26-2009, 09:01 PM

Kovid, where's the Calibre preferences dialog?

kovidgoyal · 03-26-2009, 09:07 PM

click the hammer button

Strether · 03-26-2009, 09:58 PM

Well, I got it to recognize the location of the library, and it loaded up all the books. But it will not accept any new books. Won't let me drag and drop and the only locations it will allow me to draw from are on the Administrator's side of the computer -- not useful as I don't do any business on that side. Sorry to bother you with it, because I'm sure it's not your program's fault, but my understanding of the computer.

I did try uninstalling it and installing it again, but the same problems persist.

Jim

kovidgoyal · 03-26-2009, 10:00 PM

you need to log on as administrator and change the permissions on the library folder and all sub folders in it so that your normal user acoount has full access to it.

Strether · 03-27-2009, 12:57 PM

Thanks, Kovid. Merely a matter of right-clicking on the right icon.

I swear I've given permission to every part of that program. Anyhow, it all works right now.

Jim

03-26-2009, 04:07 PM	#1
Strether Guru Posts: 747 Karma: 2825929 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Device: Kindle 1; iPad Air; iPhone 7; Kobo Libra; Kindle Oasis 3	Help with .0.5.3 This is the first time I've tried to install a new update to Calibre and I'm sure the solution is an easy one, but... On installation, it didn't retrieve my library, and when I try to import the library using "Add new books" it won't recognize the folder the library is in, though the folder is there with all its contents. It also won't allow me to drag and drop a new title. So how do I regain the library? Appreciate the help. Jim

03-26-2009, 04:08 PM	#2
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,552 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	What OS are you using?

03-26-2009, 04:12 PM	#3
Strether Guru Posts: 747 Karma: 2825929 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Device: Kindle 1; iPad Air; iPhone 7; Kobo Libra; Kindle Oasis 3	Windows Vista

03-26-2009, 04:25 PM	#4
itimpi Wizard Posts: 4,552 Karma: 950151 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (Marvin/iBooks/QuickReader)	I just installed over the previous release and it is running without any problems! You have not got any firewall or Virus checker that needs to be told about the new version? If you want to revert to default settings then you can find the calibre folder under your user profile (probably need to enable seeing hidden files to see it) which contains your customised calibre settings. Removing this should make Calibre work like a new install and prompt you for the library location. You can then point it at where your current library is located so it gets picked up again. Just a thought - what release were you upgrading from? If it is a very old release then you may need to run the commands required to update the metadata to the latest format.

03-26-2009, 04:44 PM	#5
Strether Guru Posts: 747 Karma: 2825929 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Device: Kindle 1; iPad Air; iPhone 7; Kobo Libra; Kindle Oasis 3	Well, there probably isn't anyone patient enough to help as unsophisticated a computer user as I am, but just in case... Apparently, going from 5.1 to 5.3 version of Calibre, the new one installed only to be used by the Administrator. I've given myself permission to use it, but it doesn't seem to care. And this is why it isn't seeing the Calibre library folder, I suspect, because it isn't in the Administrator's Document file, but in the regular user's Document file. I should have left well enough alone, but I wanted to get one of the new features of 5.3. Jim

03-26-2009, 08:58 PM	#6
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,866 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	In the calibre preferences dialog, you can change the location of the library. Try changing it to the old location and hopefully it will pick up your old books.

03-26-2009, 09:01 PM	#7
Strether Guru Posts: 747 Karma: 2825929 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Device: Kindle 1; iPad Air; iPhone 7; Kobo Libra; Kindle Oasis 3	Kovid, where's the Calibre preferences dialog?

03-26-2009, 09:07 PM	#8
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,866 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	click the hammer button

03-26-2009, 09:58 PM	#9
Strether Guru Posts: 747 Karma: 2825929 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Device: Kindle 1; iPad Air; iPhone 7; Kobo Libra; Kindle Oasis 3	Well, I got it to recognize the location of the library, and it loaded up all the books. But it will not accept any new books. Won't let me drag and drop and the only locations it will allow me to draw from are on the Administrator's side of the computer -- not useful as I don't do any business on that side. Sorry to bother you with it, because I'm sure it's not your program's fault, but my understanding of the computer. I did try uninstalling it and installing it again, but the same problems persist. Jim

03-26-2009, 10:00 PM	#10
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,866 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	you need to log on as administrator and change the permissions on the library folder and all sub folders in it so that your normal user acoount has full access to it.

03-27-2009, 12:57 PM	#11
Strether Guru Posts: 747 Karma: 2825929 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Device: Kindle 1; iPad Air; iPhone 7; Kobo Libra; Kindle Oasis 3	Thanks, Kovid. Merely a matter of right-clicking on the right icon. I swear I've given permission to every part of that program. Anyhow, it all works right now. Jim

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