[SOLVED] Updating calibre for Windows

[ninja883]

Hi,
For the past several weeks, every time I launch calibre, I am greeted with the message that a new version is available. Hitting the "Update" link, I am taken to the download page where downloading the setup file (which is around 100 MB). Am I missing something here or is downloading the entire software and re-installing it the only way to update it?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Typically for a lot of Windows software, yes, you download and install the whole package again. It's not like Android OS whereyou can choose to update or full install.

Some windows applications like Nvidia Driver for example, will allow a custom install where you can choose specific parts of the install as you like. Not all apps are like that though.

Either way, is downloading a 100mb file and installing it 20 seconds, that much of an ask?

Edit: Having the most up to date software may work out glitches or bugs, so it's always best to update for compatibility.

 

[Alabalcho]

Am I missing something here or is downloading the entire software and re-installing it the only way to update it?

Last time I did that, it took care of removing old version and installing new one. OTOH, I see no reason to upgrade just because there's new version, if the new features are irrelevant, and it does not fix bug.

 

[ninja883]

Sorry for the delay but thanks for the reply. The whole fuss with downloading 100 MB was that I only had access to the Internet via my mobile phone's hotspot and the data cap is at 1.4 GB a day.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Sorry for the delay but thanks for the reply. The whole fuss with downloading 100 MB was that I only had access to the Internet via my mobile phone's hotspot and the data cap is at 1.4 GB a day.

Aha, that would be limiting alright. GOod luck with your issue. If you have further problems, feel free to PM me.

Cheers