crash - killtimers error with Calibre 8.50 fresh install

dustwindbun · 05-06-2012, 10:26 PM

Hi! I'm trying to get Calibre to run without crashing on startup. I've been working with it since v8.43, and getting the same errors. I was getting the font errors, but have cleaned that up. Now, with a fresh install (completely uninstalled, deleted the library entirely, deleted the program folder, and ran a registry cleanup) of 8.50, I am still getting the object:killtimers error that other people have mentioned with older versions.

Specs:
Windows XP SP3
v8.50
no antivirus installed
Calibre is 'allowed' in Windows Firewall

I'm not sure what else to try. Calibre in every version so far runs great on my other computer (a newer XP netbook). Is this computer just too old, even though I've kept up with all of its updates?

Suggestions, please?

dustwindbun · 05-11-2012, 10:08 PM

I have just uninstalled/deleted associated folders/run registry cleaning and installed v8.51. Still getting the same error. Does anyone have any suggestions?

dustwindbun · 05-12-2012, 09:35 PM

I have also determined that the portable version also crashes in the same way.

Come on, no one has any ideas?

PeterT · 05-12-2012, 10:29 PM

From looking at other folks who have had issues with KillTimers error messages, quite often there have been corrupted fonts in their Windows fonts directory.

Try cleaning that up...

HarryT · 05-13-2012, 04:43 AM

It's nothing to do with your problem, but just a comment that having no AV software installed on a PC is really not a very good idea!

dustwindbun · 05-18-2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

From looking at other folks who have had issues with KillTimers error messages, quite often there have been corrupted fonts in their Windows fonts directory.

Try cleaning that up...

I actually already did this a couple of versions ago. This is a fresh install after cleaning up the corrupted fonts, then completely uninstalling, removing the registry entries, and deleting program folders, then downloading the latest version. The only error listed in my debug is now the killtimers error.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

It's nothing to do with your problem, but just a comment that having no AV software installed on a PC is really not a very good idea!

I removed it as part of the diagnostic for crash errors as recommended by the user manual. It did not appear to make a difference.

DoctorOhh · 05-19-2012, 06:45 AM

Without calibre running try deleting the calibre settings folder. Once it is deleted run calibre, this will give you all new default settings. I suspect though it is still a font problem.

If this doesn't work a clean install of your OS might be required.

dustwindbun · 05-19-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwanthny

Without calibre running try deleting the calibre settings folder. Once it is deleted run calibre, this will give you all new default settings. I suspect though it is still a font problem.

I have done this twice. No change.

DoctorOhh · 05-19-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustwindbun

I have done this twice. No change.

I am curious about one thing, does it work if you boot in safe mode?

dustwindbun · 05-20-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwanthny

I am curious about one thing, does it work if you boot in safe mode?

No, same error.

DoctorOhh · 05-20-2012, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustwindbun

No, same error.

Unfortunately this error is unique to your machine and you may have to do a fresh OS install or go to a restore point some time ago to get it to work.

One last alternative, you may be able to run it in a virtual install of Windows.

Good Luck.

dustwindbun · 05-21-2012, 06:41 PM

Oof, I was afraid of that! I guess I'll just leave it for now - I've got another machine happily running it, and the one with the trouble is due to be replaced soon anyway. Thanks for all the help, everyone.

05-06-2012, 10:26 PM	#1
dustwindbun Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Nook Simple Touch	crash - killtimers error with Calibre 8.50 fresh install Hi! I'm trying to get Calibre to run without crashing on startup. I've been working with it since v8.43, and getting the same errors. I was getting the font errors, but have cleaned that up. Now, with a fresh install (completely uninstalled, deleted the library entirely, deleted the program folder, and ran a registry cleanup) of 8.50, I am still getting the object:killtimers error that other people have mentioned with older versions. Specs: Windows XP SP3 v8.50 no antivirus installed Calibre is 'allowed' in Windows Firewall I'm not sure what else to try. Calibre in every version so far runs great on my other computer (a newer XP netbook). Is this computer just too old, even though I've kept up with all of its updates? Suggestions, please?

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05-11-2012, 10:08 PM	#2
dustwindbun Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Nook Simple Touch	I have just uninstalled/deleted associated folders/run registry cleaning and installed v8.51. Still getting the same error. Does anyone have any suggestions?

05-12-2012, 09:35 PM	#3
dustwindbun Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Nook Simple Touch	I have also determined that the portable version also crashes in the same way. Come on, no one has any ideas?

05-12-2012, 10:29 PM	#4
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,174 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	From looking at other folks who have had issues with KillTimers error messages, quite often there have been corrupted fonts in their Windows fonts directory. Try cleaning that up...

05-13-2012, 04:43 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	It's nothing to do with your problem, but just a comment that having no AV software installed on a PC is really not a very good idea!

05-19-2012, 06:45 AM	#7
DoctorOhh US Navy, Retired Posts: 9,864 Karma: 13806776 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Carolina Device: Icarus Illumina XL HD, Nexus 7	Without calibre running try deleting the calibre settings folder. Once it is deleted run calibre, this will give you all new default settings. I suspect though it is still a font problem. If this doesn't work a clean install of your OS might be required.

05-21-2012, 06:41 PM	#12
dustwindbun Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Nook Simple Touch	Oof, I was afraid of that! I guess I'll just leave it for now - I've got another machine happily running it, and the one with the trouble is due to be replaced soon anyway. Thanks for all the help, everyone.

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