Dealing with Kindle ebooks in calibre - Page 6

gordonsj · 07-23-2024, 12:19 PM

I still use what would seem to be the 'old' method. I download books to a 3rd gen Kindle Keyboard, they show up as azw3 files. I then import to Calibre via a USB connection. The Calibre I use has an older version of DeDRM tools installed with the DRM key of my Kindle installed and the DRM is removed nicely. Only issue is sometimes the old Kindle does not find the book in my library, in that case I push to the device via the Amazon website. Works for KU books as well as purchases.
I might set up a VM to test the new DeDRM tools, as I don't want to risk the setup I have working.

theducks · 07-23-2024, 01:03 PM

I have not seen issues using the new tools with older models serial. You might as at the tools site, if there will be issues.
Simply save your old tools plugin (if you have not kept in in an backup archive)
and install the new Tools.

Remember, the tools do not affect previously cleaned books.

If you are not happy, simply reinstall the old tools plugin

Shykat · 08-03-2024, 10:15 AM

I'm collecting files and info for my personal use and currently have the Kindle PC 2.4.20904, and then will install the KFX input into the newest version of Calibre.

When going through my previous instructions with the old 1.19 version of Kindle, I have a bat file that disables Kindle from doing an automatic update.

Though I realize this is a forum more for working with the conversion of the files, will that bat file work on the news version of Kindle to prevent it from updating unless *I* want it to? Plus, (pardon the old lady brain), how do I use the bat file as I don't have those directions written down.

Thank you all.

hurr88icane · Today, 11:07 AM

I happened to see today that Amazon force updated my install of KindleForPC 2.4.0 (70904) to some flavor of 2.4.1 (I do have the box for automatic updates unchecked). I tested with a new book released today, and was not able to convert my book in Calibre.

I happened to find the bat file Shykat references in their post ("disable k4pc download.bat" found attached on the first comment of the previous main thread). Looking at the batch file, it appears to be referencing the ProgramFiles (x86) directory for Kindle install, but Kindle these days installs to your %localappdata% directory instead, so you see some error messages when running the file (all you do is double click the file to run it).

Good news, the batch file still searches that %localappata% directory, and only uses the Program Files (x86) directory to determine if KindleForPC was even installed. The batch file looks to only be deleting two directories, so if you're comfortable navigating Windows Explorer you can delete them yourself if you don't want to use the bat file:
C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Amazon\Kindle\storage
C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Amazon\Kindle\updates

Point being, I was able to uninstall the forced update KindleForPC, manually download and install KindleForPC 2.4.0 (70904), delete the two folders, and have not seen further attempts to force update the software.

07-23-2024, 12:19 PM	#76
gordonsj Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: ipad, android, kindle	What works for me. I still use what would seem to be the 'old' method. I download books to a 3rd gen Kindle Keyboard, they show up as azw3 files. I then import to Calibre via a USB connection. The Calibre I use has an older version of DeDRM tools installed with the DRM key of my Kindle installed and the DRM is removed nicely. Only issue is sometimes the old Kindle does not find the book in my library, in that case I push to the device via the Amazon website. Works for KU books as well as purchases. I might set up a VM to test the new DeDRM tools, as I don't want to risk the setup I have working.

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07-23-2024, 01:03 PM	#77
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,182 Karma: 57532200 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I have not seen issues using the new tools with older models serial. You might as at the tools site, if there will be issues. Simply save your old tools plugin (if you have not kept in in an backup archive) and install the new Tools. Remember, the tools do not affect previously cleaned books. If you are not happy, simply reinstall the old tools plugin

08-03-2024, 10:15 AM	#78
Shykat Groupie Posts: 198 Karma: 494052 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: iPhone, iPad Mini, my PC and Galaxy Tab A :)	I'm collecting files and info for my personal use and currently have the Kindle PC 2.4.20904, and then will install the KFX input into the newest version of Calibre. When going through my previous instructions with the old 1.19 version of Kindle, I have a bat file that disables Kindle from doing an automatic update. Though I realize this is a forum more for working with the conversion of the files, will that bat file work on the news version of Kindle to prevent it from updating unless I want it to? Plus, (pardon the old lady brain), how do I use the bat file as I don't have those directions written down. Thank you all.

Today, 11:07 AM	#79
hurr88icane Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Device: Kindle 2022	I happened to see today that Amazon force updated my install of KindleForPC 2.4.0 (70904) to some flavor of 2.4.1 (I do have the box for automatic updates unchecked). I tested with a new book released today, and was not able to convert my book in Calibre. I happened to find the bat file Shykat references in their post ("disable k4pc download.bat" found attached on the first comment of the previous main thread). Looking at the batch file, it appears to be referencing the ProgramFiles (x86) directory for Kindle install, but Kindle these days installs to your %localappdata% directory instead, so you see some error messages when running the file (all you do is double click the file to run it). Good news, the batch file still searches that %localappata% directory, and only uses the Program Files (x86) directory to determine if KindleForPC was even installed. The batch file looks to only be deleting two directories, so if you're comfortable navigating Windows Explorer you can delete them yourself if you don't want to use the bat file: C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Amazon\Kindle\storage C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Amazon\Kindle\updates Point being, I was able to uninstall the forced update KindleForPC, manually download and install KindleForPC 2.4.0 (70904), delete the two folders, and have not seen further attempts to force update the software.