Is it possible to get a .exe version of the last version of Calibre?

pmulcahy11b · 02-03-2022, 10:58 AM

For some reason, my computer currently doesn't want to parse .msi files. (I'm working on it, but no luck so far.) Meanwhile, I want to keep Calibre current. Is there somewhere I can get a .exe version of the current version?

theducks · 02-03-2022, 11:09 AM

I don't think there are any big/necessary recent changes in the release that would indicate you need the latest. (Kovid is betaing Version 6, so most updates fix broken feeds)

Calibre Portable is self contained (no MSI) when installed. Common usage is a USB stick, but you can install to a HD (NOT in Program files).

copy your Calibre Config folder contents into the The Calibre Settings folder IN PORTABLE (after the install). You can leave the Library, just know the you will need to switch to it EVERY TIME you run Portable (For true portability, the Library must be in the proper place on the stick)

BetterRed · 02-03-2022, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by theducks

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You can leave the Library, just know the you will need to switch to it EVERY TIME you run Portable (For true portability, the Library must be in the proper place on the stick)

If you install Portable on an NTFS drive you can put a symlink to an existing library into the portable install folder.

In the attached screenshot the Media and Test folders are symlinks to libraries elsewhere.

BR

BetterRed · 02-03-2022, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b

For some reason, my computer currently doesn't want to parse .msi files. (I'm working on it, but no luck so far.) Meanwhile, I want to keep Calibre current. Is there somewhere I can get a .exe version of the current version?

FWIW - I've fixed installer problems with an sfc /scannow a couple of times - mind you it's never fixed anything else.

BR

ownedbycats · 02-03-2022, 07:41 PM

Might be worth trying to extract the MSI (either through command-prompt or lessmsi) and try to overwrite your existing files. Windows can be a bit sticky about file permissions in Program Files though.

kovidgoyal · 02-03-2022, 09:56 PM

Simply install the portable and then copy the Calibre folder from it to your normal installation location.

02-03-2022, 10:58 AM	#1
pmulcahy11b Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Device: Desktop PC	Is it possible to get a .exe version of the last version of Calibre? For some reason, my computer currently doesn't want to parse .msi files. (I'm working on it, but no luck so far.) Meanwhile, I want to keep Calibre current. Is there somewhere I can get a .exe version of the current version?

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02-03-2022, 11:09 AM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,047 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I don't think there are any big/necessary recent changes in the release that would indicate you need the latest. (Kovid is betaing Version 6, so most updates fix broken feeds) Calibre Portable is self contained (no MSI) when installed. Common usage is a USB stick, but you can install to a HD (NOT in Program files). copy your Calibre Config folder contents into the The Calibre Settings folder IN PORTABLE (after the install). You can leave the Library, just know the you will need to switch to it EVERY TIME you run Portable (For true portability, the Library must be in the proper place on the stick)

02-03-2022, 07:41 PM	#5
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 10,969 Karma: 75337983 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	Might be worth trying to extract the MSI (either through command-prompt or lessmsi) and try to overwrite your existing files. Windows can be a bit sticky about file permissions in Program Files though.

02-03-2022, 09:56 PM	#6
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,345 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Simply install the portable and then copy the Calibre folder from it to your normal installation location.

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