Useless Reader Library software?

[rooney124]

Hi I have a PRS-300 reader. The software does not work. I have uninstalled software and reinstalled latest ver. fro this site. Still wont open. Is the Sony software totally useless? I have been using the Mobipocket software but would really like to use the Sony software. Please, can anyone help?

[specialist-convergence]

HI Please try the following;

Reader Library.

Step 1

Remove the Sony Reader Library from your system. This can be done by using the "Uninstall a Program" feature found in the Control Panel's category view. (Vista and Windows 7 only. XP users will use "Add/Remove Programs")

Step 2

Delete the following folders:

C:\ProgramData\kinoma
C:\ProgramData\Marlin
C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\eBook Library
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Sony Corporation
C:\Users\%usernam%\AppData\Local\kinoma

Make sure to delete the entire folder, not just the contents. Also, if you are unable to see the "AppData" folder complete the following steps (Vista and Windows 7 only):

1. In a Windows explorer window click the "Organize" drop down in the top left corner.
2. Click "Folder and Search Options".
3. Select the "View" tab.
4. Tick the radio button labelled "Show hidden files, folders and drives".
5. Click "Apply".
6. Click "OK".

You should now be able to see and explore the "AppData" folder.

Step 3

Reboot the computer.

Step 4

Install the Sony Reader Library Software:

1. If you have not already done so download the software here: Reader Library Software

2. Right click the installer file and select "Run as Administrator".

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 4

Disable DEP (Data Execution Prevention) by completing the following steps:

1. Click "Start".
2. Right click "Computer" select "Properties".
3. Click "Advanced System Settings".
4. Select the "Advanced" tab.
5. Under "Performance" click "Settings".
6. Select the "Data Execution Prevention" tab.
7. Tick the radio button labelled "Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only."
8. Click "Apply".
9. Reboot the computer.

If this does not allow the software to load, please create a new User Account with Admin right, restart and log in to the new account and repeat the above DEP part only.

I hope this is of assistance and resolves the issues you are experiencing.