Saving libraries for transfer

Rellwood · 09-30-2015, 01:27 AM

Suggestions...I have to get my extensive Calibre Library(s) off my Computer and hopefully save them for future transfer into a new computer running Windows 10. My current computer has been infected with some browser redirecting bug, as well as locking me out of program Administration (Can't delete files), I may have deleted the wrong files. Anyhow, I can't seem to get a system restore, and it looks like this computer needs to be wiped (I have no idea what OS I am going to use since it's 5 years old and uses Windows 7 Basic). My new computer is going to be running on Windows 10.

Ok, what does "save to disk" do? I read about it in the users manual, but it just went on to explain how you can save files in your own way. I don't understand this. Also, do I want to embed the metadata that I have painstakingly added?

All I am really asking is, what is the best way to save my libraries on a large flash drive so that I can reinstall Calibre later. Also, do I have to choose only one place to set up the library or can I have it run on multiple devices. And FINALLY, will my current Calibre library and books run on a Windows 10 (64) from a Windows 7 Basic (32)....Really, I want to just keep it on this computer, but I may have to scrap it....

eschwartz · 09-30-2015, 01:33 AM

http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq....ter-to-another

eschwartz · 09-30-2015, 01:37 AM

Also, if you can't get a clean copy of Windows (should be able to use the Windows 10 free upgrade

) you might want to consider some brand of linux, e.g. Linux Mint.

Sirtel · 09-30-2015, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rellwood

And FINALLY, will my current Calibre library and books run on a Windows 10 (64) from a Windows 7 Basic (32)....Really, I want to just keep it on this computer, but I may have to scrap it....

There should be no problems with that. I migrated my very large library from an old Vista Home Basic (32) laptop to a new one with Win 8.1 (64), which I upgraded to Win 10 in August. No problems whatsoever. I just copied the library folder to an external HD and from there to a new laptop.

09-30-2015, 01:27 AM	#1
Rellwood Library Breeder (She/Her) Posts: 1,301 Karma: 1937893 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Fullerton, California Device: Paperwhite 2015 (2), PW 2024 (12 GEN), PW 2023 (11 GEN), Scribe (1st)	Saving libraries for transfer Suggestions...I have to get my extensive Calibre Library(s) off my Computer and hopefully save them for future transfer into a new computer running Windows 10. My current computer has been infected with some browser redirecting bug, as well as locking me out of program Administration (Can't delete files), I may have deleted the wrong files. Anyhow, I can't seem to get a system restore, and it looks like this computer needs to be wiped (I have no idea what OS I am going to use since it's 5 years old and uses Windows 7 Basic). My new computer is going to be running on Windows 10. Ok, what does "save to disk" do? I read about it in the users manual, but it just went on to explain how you can save files in your own way. I don't understand this. Also, do I want to embed the metadata that I have painstakingly added? All I am really asking is, what is the best way to save my libraries on a large flash drive so that I can reinstall Calibre later. Also, do I have to choose only one place to set up the library or can I have it run on multiple devices. And FINALLY, will my current Calibre library and books run on a Windows 10 (64) from a Windows 7 Basic (32)....Really, I want to just keep it on this computer, but I may have to scrap it....

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09-30-2015, 01:33 AM	#2
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq....ter-to-another

09-30-2015, 01:37 AM	#3
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Also, if you can't get a clean copy of Windows (should be able to use the Windows 10 free upgrade ) you might want to consider some brand of linux, e.g. Linux Mint.

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