Removing DRM protection from Kindle for PC ebooks using unswindle

[Delph1an]

Originally Posted by Stream Recorder

How to use unswindle

Note that unswindle uses mobidedrm, so it can't remove DRM protection from Topaz .tpz ebooks.

I just bought a book and I am getting the "Error: cannot decrypt Topaz format book"

Is there a way to get around it? Calibre says it's a PRC, not a tpz file.

-D

Originally Posted by Delph1an

I just bought a book and I am getting the "Error: cannot decrypt Topaz format book"

Is there a way to get around it? Calibre says it's a PRC, not a tpz file.

unswindle can remove DRM protection from .azw files, not topaz .tpz files. See other ebooks DRM removal software

[smt52]

unswindle.py v7 worked for me on my Kindle DX, latest software as of 2010-08-20, Kindle 4 PC v1.1.1 as of 2010-08-20.

- Windows 7 x64 (x32 will work as well)
- Python 2.6.5, 32-bit (definitely not 64-bit it gives memory errors!!!)
- Kindle DX, international version (it should work with other Kindles as well)
- Kindle 4 PC, v1.1.1 (latest as of 2010-08-20)
- MobiDeDRM.py (version 0.06 will do)
- unswindle v7

Instructions:

1. Install Python.
2. Copy the two scripts into C:\Python26 (see link below)
3. Follow the instructions at the start of "unswindle.py".


To save time, you can download the required scripts and instructions here:

http://www.microchipc.com/download/Kindle_DX_no_DRM_python_scripts_2010-08-20.zip

[TomF]

Originally Posted by smt52

unswindle.py v7 worked for me on my Kindle DX, latest software as of 2010-08-20, Kindle 4 PC v1.1.1 as of 2010-08-20.

- Windows 7 x64 (x32 will work as well)
- Python 2.6.5, 32-bit (definitely not 64-bit it gives memory errors!!!)
- Kindle DX, international version (it should work with other Kindles as well)
- Kindle 4 PC, v1.1.1 (latest as of 2010-08-20)
- MobiDeDRM.py (version 0.06 will do)
- unswindle v7

Instructions:

1. Install Python.
2. Copy the two scripts into C:\Python26 (see link below)
3. Follow the instructions at the start of "unswindle.py".


To save time, you can download the required scripts and instructions here:

http://www.microchipc.com/download/Kindle_DX_no_DRM_python_scripts_2010-08-20.zip

After some unsuccessful previous attempts using Python 2.7 with wxPython installed which I used successfully to remove DRM from an old .prc file, I was successful following these instructions. I uninstalled Python 2.7 and wxPython and installed Python 2.6.5. My setup:

- Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit
- Python 2.6.5
- no physical Kindle, my K2 went back within 30 days for a new K3!
- Kindle for PC v 1.01 (beta) that I found somewhere a few weeks ago
- MobiDeDRM.py (the version in the ZIP package)
- unswindle.py (the version in the ZIP package, renamed to unswindle.pyw)

Thanks for the detailed instructions and packing the Python scripts!

[atourgates]

A couple tips:
With the latest version of Kindle 4 PC - I was getting the "unsupported version" message as well.

Here's how I solved it:

1. Uninstall the latest version of Kindle 4 PC
2. Download Kindle 4 PC 1.01 Beta from here
3. Disconnect from the internet (Otherwise, Kindle 4 PC will automatically update itself without your permission)
4. Install Kindle 4 PC 1.01 Beta
5. Run Unswindle
6. Kindle 4 PC will automatically open
7. Open the book you want to de-DRM
8. Close Kindle 4 PC
9. A Unswindle dialog box will pop up asking you where to save your decrypted file. Pick a spot.
10. You're done!

[Delph1an]

Originally Posted by atourgates

A couple tips:
With the latest version of Kindle 4 PC - I was getting the "unsupported version" message as well.

Here's how I solved it:

1. Uninstall the latest version of Kindle 4 PC
2. Download Kindle 4 PC 1.01 Beta from here
3. Disconnect from the internet (Otherwise, Kindle 4 PC will automatically update itself without your permission)
4. Install Kindle 4 PC 1.01 Beta
5. Run Unswindle
6. Kindle 4 PC will automatically open
7. Open the book you want to de-DRM
8. Close Kindle 4 PC
9. A Unswindle dialog box will pop up asking you where to save your decrypted file. Pick a spot.
10. You're done!

Worked here also. At least I can read the books I bought on iBooks (iPad, iPod, iPhone).

NOTE: first time the Kindle for PC 1.01 Beta runs, make sure the internet is turned off. But if you go into Settings=>Updates
and uncheck the "Automatically install updates when they are available without asking me" box, it will also work.

Thank you for allowing me to actually allowing me to use the artistic content without feeling like I'm living in a police state.

-D

[emeyesee]

I cannot download swindle... the site that hosts the program is blocked by the company I work for, and I have no other access to internet (I live on a base). In addition, I have NO CLUE how to use swindle... it took me long enough to figure out skindle, because I'm not very techno-savvy.

Is there another way to download swindle AND somewhere to find instructions to work it?

(Thanks, this forum has already been super helpful!)

Originally Posted by emeyesee

I cannot download swindle... the site that hosts the program is blocked by the company I work for, and I have no other access to internet (I live on a base). In addition, I have NO CLUE how to use swindle... it took me long enough to figure out skindle, because I'm not very techno-savvy.

Is there another way to download swindle AND somewhere to find instructions to work it?

(Thanks, this forum has already been super helpful!)

If you're talking about unswindle, then you can download it either from the links above. You can also download DRM Tools 2.3 which includes unswindle, skindle and other DRM removal tools:

http://www.mediafire.com/?2ibexwv6a7d5saw
http://hidemyass.com/files/qcZos/

As for the instructions for unswindle, see the second post of this thread:
How to use unswindle

[jennece@live.com]

I know this is an old thread, but, I cannot get it to work......... I guess I don't understand what I am doing. Do I need to download all the pasties??????? and then put it with the dark reverser in one file? I am confused. Any help would be appreciated!!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by jennece@live.com

I know this is an old thread, but, I cannot get it to work......... I guess I don't understand what I am doing. Do I need to download all the pasties??????? and then put it with the dark reverser in one file? I am confused. Any help would be appreciated!!

Just download DRM Tools Archive instead. Then try to use a Calibre plugin first. If it doesn't work, see other options. Read the sticky threads to learn more.