Calibre will not start on Win7 x64.

llsecurity · 09-23-2009, 04:37 PM

I have attempted every fix I could find on the forums and the FAQ, but I still cannot get Calibre to start. It pops into task manager for a split second, and immediately closes.

Any help would be appreciated, its driving me crazy.

Here is my debug -g output:

[4] » calibre-debug.exe -g
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "debug.py", line 216, in <module>
File "debug.py", line 184, in main
File "calibre\gui2\__init__.pyo", line 15, in <module>
File "calibre\ebooks\metadata\meta.pyo", line 11, in <module>
File "C:\Program Files (x86)\calibre\library.zip\calibre\customize\ui.py" , line 11, in <module>
File "calibre\customize\builtins.pyo", line 327, in <module>
File "calibre\ebooks\comic\input.pyo", line 16, in <module>
File "calibre\utils\ipc\server.pyo", line 17, in <module>
File "calibre\utils\ipc\launch.pyo", line 17, in <module>
IOError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'nul'

kovidgoyal · 09-23-2009, 04:54 PM

That's interesting for some reason on your system, the null file doesn't exist.

llsecurity · 09-23-2009, 05:01 PM

I am not sure why, as I have re-installed via every possible mechanism over 15 times, rebooted, not rebooted, with and without admin priv, used compatibility mode, disabled all antivirus type software.

I really have no idea what to do.

Is there somewhere this file can be found so that I can place it appropriately in its intended location/destination?

I really like this this software, and cannot for the life of me figure this out.

It appears to be happening when I try to use version .0612 as well.

Thoughts?

llsecurity · 09-23-2009, 05:03 PM

Install Logs removed, as they do not provide any helpful information, and make the thread really loooong.

llsecurity · 09-23-2009, 05:06 PM

Last item, when I attempt to uninstall via normal control panel means, it proceeds smoothly until the point that it presents the "finish button". When the finish button is pressed, the application hangs, and becomes unresponsive and must be forcibly killed.

pars_andy · 09-24-2009, 03:11 AM

Do any of the previous versions work?

kovidgoyal · 09-24-2009, 12:01 PM

The nul file is a standard system file that is supposed to be available on all windows systems. For some reason on your system when calibre tries to access that file, the OS says it's not present. Unfortunately, not being a windows guru I have no idea what could cause that.

orion2001 · 09-24-2009, 05:35 PM

I'm sorry that I can't help but I'd like to mention that I am running Windows 7 x64 Retail (Via MSDNAA) and Calibre is working without any hitch for me. It seems like this might unfortunately be something specific to your system

pars_andy · 09-24-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion2001

I'm sorry that I can't help but I'd like to mention that I am running Windows 7 x64 Retail (Via MSDNAA) and Calibre is working without any hitch for me. It seems like this might unfortunately be something specific to your system

Did you install that as a clean install? Or as an upgrade from vista?

orion2001 · 09-24-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pars_andy

Did you install that as a clean install? Or as an upgrade from vista?

It was a clean install. If you did a Vista upgrade, that might very well be the problem. Personally, I think the Vista->Windows7 upgrade is a very bad idea and doesn't really work very well. On my desktop, I initially tried the upgrade route from Vista x64 to Windows 7 x64 but the results were very disappointing. The OS was sluggish and the Control Panel was being buggy.

I then went ahead with a fresh install and the setup has been rock solid and very responsive since. If you upgraded, I'd suggest backing up your data, doing a fresh install then installing all your "must have apps" and creating an image of your harddrive (if you ever need to go back to a clean install).

pars_andy · 09-25-2009, 02:24 AM

I haven't installed windows 7 at all yet. I'm waiting on a new pc though which should arrive on the 6th and the first thing i intend to do is upgrade to windows 7. Fortunately i wont need to worry about backing anything up, i'll just migrate my data from my old pc when everything is up and running. My intention has always been to do a clean install. However, calibre is important to me and i was concerned that the vital file discussed here was maybe a vista file which might not been on my system unless i went down the upgrade route. I'm relieved to hear that this is not the case.

orion2001 · 09-25-2009, 02:44 AM

Ah cool. Sorry, I confused you for the op so I thought you already had W7. I really like Windows 7. I can't go back to XP at this point (and I loved XP!)

llsecurity · 09-25-2009, 10:04 AM

It was an upgrade installation, and I cannot remember in truth if I have used Calibre since the upgrade.

I checked into the Windows NUL device settings, located the correct registry entries and "null.sys" drivers in the correct locations, but did find that I cannot seem to output anything to NUL since the upgrade.

#~echo test > NUL gives me an error "file not found", and for the life of me I cannot find any reliable solution or even evidence that others have had this problem on the Internet.

It seems I will be going with a clean install of Win7.

I will report back as to whether or not the 0.6.13 version works on the clean install once I have tested it.

pars_andy · 09-25-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by llsecurity

It was an upgrade installation, and I cannot remember in truth if I have used Calibre since the upgrade.

I checked into the Windows NUL device settings, located the correct registry entries and "null.sys" drivers in the correct locations, but did find that I cannot seem to output anything to NUL since the upgrade.

#~echo test > NUL gives me an error "file not found", and for the life of me I cannot find any reliable solution or even evidence that others have had this problem on the Internet.

It seems I will be going with a clean install of Win7.

I will report back as to whether or not the 0.6.13 version works on the clean install once I have tested it.

I know it's a major hassle but i honestly think that your machine will be better for it.

MichaelMSeattle · 09-25-2009, 06:45 PM

I was able to install Calibre on W7 beta with no problems. I haven't tried the RC yet.

09-23-2009, 04:37 PM	#1
llsecurity Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-600	Calibre will not start on Win7 x64. I have attempted every fix I could find on the forums and the FAQ, but I still cannot get Calibre to start. It pops into task manager for a split second, and immediately closes. Any help would be appreciated, its driving me crazy. Here is my debug -g output: [4] » calibre-debug.exe -g Traceback (most recent call last): File "debug.py", line 216, in <module> File "debug.py", line 184, in main File "calibre\gui2\__init__.pyo", line 15, in <module> File "calibre\ebooks\metadata\meta.pyo", line 11, in <module> File "C:\Program Files (x86)\calibre\library.zip\calibre\customize\ui.py" , line 11, in <module> File "calibre\customize\builtins.pyo", line 327, in <module> File "calibre\ebooks\comic\input.pyo", line 16, in <module> File "calibre\utils\ipc\server.pyo", line 17, in <module> File "calibre\utils\ipc\launch.pyo", line 17, in <module> IOError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'nul'

09-23-2009, 05:01 PM	#3
llsecurity Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-600	I am not sure why, as I have re-installed via every possible mechanism over 15 times, rebooted, not rebooted, with and without admin priv, used compatibility mode, disabled all antivirus type software. I really have no idea what to do. Is there somewhere this file can be found so that I can place it appropriately in its intended location/destination? I really like this this software, and cannot for the life of me figure this out. It appears to be happening when I try to use version .0612 as well. Thoughts? Last edited by llsecurity; 09-23-2009 at 05:11 PM.

09-23-2009, 05:03 PM	#4
llsecurity Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-600	Install Logs removed, as they do not provide any helpful information, and make the thread really loooong. Last edited by llsecurity; 09-24-2009 at 04:36 PM. Reason: Removed install Log data

09-25-2009, 10:04 AM	#13
llsecurity Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-600	It was an upgrade installation, and I cannot remember in truth if I have used Calibre since the upgrade. I checked into the Windows NUL device settings, located the correct registry entries and "null.sys" drivers in the correct locations, but did find that I cannot seem to output anything to NUL since the upgrade. #~echo test > NUL gives me an error "file not found", and for the life of me I cannot find any reliable solution or even evidence that others have had this problem on the Internet. It seems I will be going with a clean install of Win7. I will report back as to whether or not the 0.6.13 version works on the clean install once I have tested it. Last edited by llsecurity; 09-25-2009 at 10:05 AM. Reason: typo

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09-23-2009, 04:54 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,128 Karma: 27110892 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	That's interesting for some reason on your system, the null file doesn't exist.

09-23-2009, 05:06 PM	#5
llsecurity Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-600	Last item, when I attempt to uninstall via normal control panel means, it proceeds smoothly until the point that it presents the "finish button". When the finish button is pressed, the application hangs, and becomes unresponsive and must be forcibly killed.

09-24-2009, 03:11 AM	#6
pars_andy Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Sony PRS505	Do any of the previous versions work?

09-24-2009, 12:01 PM	#7
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,128 Karma: 27110892 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	The nul file is a standard system file that is supposed to be available on all windows systems. For some reason on your system when calibre tries to access that file, the OS says it's not present. Unfortunately, not being a windows guru I have no idea what could cause that.

09-24-2009, 05:35 PM	#8
orion2001 Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 24658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505	I'm sorry that I can't help but I'd like to mention that I am running Windows 7 x64 Retail (Via MSDNAA) and Calibre is working without any hitch for me. It seems like this might unfortunately be something specific to your system

09-25-2009, 02:24 AM	#11
pars_andy Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Sony PRS505	I haven't installed windows 7 at all yet. I'm waiting on a new pc though which should arrive on the 6th and the first thing i intend to do is upgrade to windows 7. Fortunately i wont need to worry about backing anything up, i'll just migrate my data from my old pc when everything is up and running. My intention has always been to do a clean install. However, calibre is important to me and i was concerned that the vital file discussed here was maybe a vista file which might not been on my system unless i went down the upgrade route. I'm relieved to hear that this is not the case.

09-25-2009, 02:44 AM	#12
orion2001 Groupie Posts: 162 Karma: 24658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505	Ah cool. Sorry, I confused you for the op so I thought you already had W7. I really like Windows 7. I can't go back to XP at this point (and I loved XP!)

09-25-2009, 06:45 PM	#15
MichaelMSeattle Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 16 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: sony prs-505/600	I was able to install Calibre on W7 beta with no problems. I haven't tried the RC yet.

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