07-18-2012, 07:32 PM | #1 |
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Calibre won't open and weird error message!
Tried to open Calibre and rec'd message below:
Error Python function terminated unexpectedly 'WindowsExcFile' object has no attribute '_handle' (Error Code: 1) I downloaded a new version and I get the same message. I have close to 5000 books I can no longer access... |
07-18-2012, 08:15 PM | #2 | |
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What Operating system and Service pack? Did you install any OTHER updates or new programs before this started? Was there a abnormal shutdown (blue screen, you had to force a power off...)? |
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07-18-2012, 09:11 PM | #3 |
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Thank you... okay -
-Windows XP and don't know about a service pack, sorry. -No updates until after I saw the error message and figured mine was out of date. -I have had to force power off recently, but don't recall why and Calibre wasn't open then. Thank you so much for your time and wish me luck. I feel like part of me died! argh Love your cat! Rosie |
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07-18-2012, 10:36 PM | #5 | |
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If the full uninstall cycle as suggested by PeterT does not cure it. Shut down Calibre (including the content server if started) find the Configuration folder (usually hidden) Code:
C:\Documents and Settings\<your logon name here>\Application Data\calibre
Delete the folder or rename it to something else: calibreSAV (you WILL lose some customizations, scheduled news and any plugins) Now start Calibre: The Welcome wizard will ask for your Library location If you forgot where it was: use Windows Search to find the folder with Metadata.db (and a lot of authors folders) in it. That is the folder to point to. |
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07-19-2012, 01:01 AM | #6 |
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It suddenly started working again! I guess praying does help! ;-)
Thank you for your time and advice. Rosie |
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