06-15-2015, 02:44 PM
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Run Calibre with Library on an external,How?
my Calibre lib is taking up too much room on my (older) XP pro comp. How do I successfully move my Calibre Library to an external drive and still have the Calibre program which is on the comp continue to work from that library?
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06-15-2015, 03:00 PM
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Same procedure for a drive. When using external drive. Make sure you power and data connections are secure to prevent interruption while in use. Also  Reserve a drive letter for that drive, so it always gets the same letter, even with a port change.
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06-15-2015, 03:03 PM
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I do this.
I have the Calibre library on a portable drive and I just point calibre to the library folder on the drive. The only thing you have to make sure of is to ensure that the drive letter is the same every time otherwise the library links wont work. I've been doing this for over a year and have had no issues at all. I did go one step further and am using the portable version of Calibre on the same drive so I don't actually have it on my laptop at all. I do however keep a copy of my library backed up on to my Desktop as a "Just in Case" as I have invested a lot of time in getting it the way I like it. Hope this answeres your query |
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06-15-2015, 03:03 PM
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Reserve a drive letter for that drive, so it always gets the same letter, even with a port change.[/QUOTE]How do i "reserve a drive letter"? |
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06-15-2015, 03:05 PM
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Thanks Jimbob
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06-15-2015, 03:14 PM
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Use the Disk Management tool Attach the drive (assumes formatted for windows) Right click on My Computer (desktop or Start menu) Manage When the Manage opens: Select Disk Management Right click on the drive letter currently assigned in the Volume List:Change Drive Letter and Paths: click Change: Pick a letter (near the middle to last. I use L:  )DO NOT EVER change the Letter on the OS (and Programs) Drive (Usually C: ) |
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