\minor problem

trout · 12-07-2009, 03:43 PM

Just got my Sony 600 found out that the sony e book libray is a pain so deleted it
Now each time I plug in the reader the installer fires up is there asolution to this ? also how do you know the reader is charging? the insructions are obtuse

Elfwreck · 12-07-2009, 03:47 PM

The Reader is charging when the little red light is on.

No idea how to get rid of the installer; I gave up on the Sony software a while ago and the older versions of it didn't attempt to auto-install.

Have you tried Calibre? It'll do conversions to LRF and EPUB formats, and help you manage your library if you're interested in that.

trout · 12-07-2009, 04:03 PM

Yes am using calibre but no red light on the reader'possibly due to not using sony programme

Elfwreck · 12-07-2009, 04:10 PM

If the red light on isn't lighting up, you may not be charging. Check the connection & make sure it's a USB 2.0 port; it'll allow data transfer but not charge on a 1.0 port. (It'll drain, actually.) I don't use the Sony program--don't use any program right now, and mine charges fine.

And I have a 505, not a 600, so it's possible I'm wrong about the red light. Check the user manual.

bookfanmd · 12-07-2009, 04:22 PM

I copied this from another thread, sorry, I don't know how to link threads. This will stop the Sony software from starting each time you plug in the reader, I don't know what will happen if you have deleted the software.

"The easiest solution (one I used) is to type msconfig in the "Run" dialog in Windows, and then go to the "Startup" tab and uncheck the box for the Sony Reader software. That should stop the software loading up everytime you plug the reader in. This way, I can load up the software only when I want to. Windows will probably still pop up a prompt asking you what you want to do with the newly detected drive (as it recognizes the memory on the Reader as an external disk). You can disable that by disabling autoplay."

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tasdisr · 12-07-2009, 07:50 PM

I copied this from another thread. I just did a search for installer. This worked for me

"First, open "Computer", and then right-click your reader's drive letter. Left-click "properties". You're presented with a series of tabs. Click the "Hardware" tab. Choose "Sony PRS-XXX Launcher USB Device", then click the "Properties" button. This opens a new window, with a new series of tabs. Click the "Driver" tab, and finally click the "Disable" button. Finally, you will be required to reboot your computer. This disables only the Launcher partition driver, and does not interfere with normal USB operation of the device"

trout · 12-08-2009, 11:24 AM

Many thanks to you both ,tried both remidies but not really sarisfactory,I still get files launching when I plug in my Sony 600 ,but it is now charging .
I think it must have been fully charged on delivery

scottjl · 12-08-2009, 11:35 AM

The problem the Library Launcher is still running. If you have a startup manager program use that and look for "eBook Library Launcher.exe". If not you can get something like CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com) for free and uninstall or disable it. Or you could try trashing the .exe directly, mine is located in c:\program files\sony\reader\data\bin\launcher\ebook library launcher.exe.

hope this helps!

trout · 12-08-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjl

The problem the Library Launcher is still running. If you have a startup manager program use that and look for "eBook Library Launcher.exe". If not you can get something like CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com) for free and uninstall or disable it. Or you could try trashing the .exe directly, mine is located in c:\program files\sony\reader\data\bin\launcher\ebook library launcher.exe.

hope this helps!

Thanks have used c c cleaner for years
N I still get windows launcher which wants to to set up Sony e book libray
am going to clean the lot out and start from the begining

amjbrown · 12-08-2009, 01:25 PM

Why don't you install it and then ignore it? You'll never be hassled to install it again!

scottjl · 12-08-2009, 01:27 PM

true. if you install it. then disable the Library Launcher, it won't do anything.

trout · 12-09-2009, 08:27 AM

Did just that thank God Sony dont build Aircraft

12-07-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
trout Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 280 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hampshire UK Device: PRS 600	\minor problem Just got my Sony 600 found out that the sony e book libray is a pain so deleted it Now each time I plug in the reader the installer fires up is there asolution to this ? also how do you know the reader is charging? the insructions are obtuse

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12-07-2009, 03:47 PM	#2
Elfwreck Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,185 Karma: 25133758 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California, USA Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3 (Past: Kobo Mini, PEZ, PRS-505, Clié)	The Reader is charging when the little red light is on. No idea how to get rid of the installer; I gave up on the Sony software a while ago and the older versions of it didn't attempt to auto-install. Have you tried Calibre? It'll do conversions to LRF and EPUB formats, and help you manage your library if you're interested in that.

12-07-2009, 04:03 PM	#3
trout Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 280 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hampshire UK Device: PRS 600	Yes am using calibre but no red light on the reader'possibly due to not using sony programme

12-07-2009, 04:10 PM	#4
Elfwreck Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,185 Karma: 25133758 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California, USA Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3 (Past: Kobo Mini, PEZ, PRS-505, Clié)	If the red light on isn't lighting up, you may not be charging. Check the connection & make sure it's a USB 2.0 port; it'll allow data transfer but not charge on a 1.0 port. (It'll drain, actually.) I don't use the Sony program--don't use any program right now, and mine charges fine. And I have a 505, not a 600, so it's possible I'm wrong about the red light. Check the user manual.

12-07-2009, 04:22 PM	#5
bookfanmd Addict Posts: 246 Karma: 4476 Join Date: May 2009 Location: US - Maryland Device: Sony 300/505/T1 Nook STWG Kobo Glo Kobo Aura HD KDX iPad1 K3 KT PW2	I copied this from another thread, sorry, I don't know how to link threads. This will stop the Sony software from starting each time you plug in the reader, I don't know what will happen if you have deleted the software. "The easiest solution (one I used) is to type msconfig in the "Run" dialog in Windows, and then go to the "Startup" tab and uncheck the box for the Sony Reader software. That should stop the software loading up everytime you plug the reader in. This way, I can load up the software only when I want to. Windows will probably still pop up a prompt asking you what you want to do with the newly detected drive (as it recognizes the memory on the Reader as an external disk). You can disable that by disabling autoplay." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

12-07-2009, 07:50 PM	#6
tasdisr Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Device: sony prs600	I copied this from another thread. I just did a search for installer. This worked for me "First, open "Computer", and then right-click your reader's drive letter. Left-click "properties". You're presented with a series of tabs. Click the "Hardware" tab. Choose "Sony PRS-XXX Launcher USB Device", then click the "Properties" button. This opens a new window, with a new series of tabs. Click the "Driver" tab, and finally click the "Disable" button. Finally, you will be required to reboot your computer. This disables only the Launcher partition driver, and does not interfere with normal USB operation of the device"

12-08-2009, 11:24 AM	#7
trout Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 280 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hampshire UK Device: PRS 600	Many thanks to you both ,tried both remidies but not really sarisfactory,I still get files launching when I plug in my Sony 600 ,but it is now charging . I think it must have been fully charged on delivery

12-08-2009, 11:35 AM	#8
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	The problem the Library Launcher is still running. If you have a startup manager program use that and look for "eBook Library Launcher.exe". If not you can get something like CCleaner (www.ccleaner.com) for free and uninstall or disable it. Or you could try trashing the .exe directly, mine is located in c:\program files\sony\reader\data\bin\launcher\ebook library launcher.exe. hope this helps!

12-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#10
amjbrown Addict Posts: 322 Karma: 1231044 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London, UK Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle app on the iPhone	Why don't you install it and then ignore it? You'll never be hassled to install it again!

12-08-2009, 01:27 PM	#11
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	true. if you install it. then disable the Library Launcher, it won't do anything.

12-09-2009, 08:27 AM	#12
trout Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 280 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hampshire UK Device: PRS 600	Did just that thank God Sony dont build Aircraft

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