Kindle remove DRM error: K4MobiDeDRM plugin could not decode the file

[ograsi]

Hi all,

I've tried to read through the forums but haven't seen my problem listed. I'm mostly new to the whole ebooks thing but relatively informed and eager to learn.


I've tried to remove the DRM using the Calibre plug-ins and the Kindle for PC (K4PC) tool. I've tried adding the book to calibre both with the command prompt and by importing. For the cmd prompt, I get the following error:

C:\Python25>calibredb add fodor.azw
K4MobiDeDRM: Calibre configuration directory = C:\Users\*my name*\AppData\Roaming\calibre
Running file type plugin K4PC, K4Mac, Mobi DeDRM failed with traceback:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\customize\ui.py", line 148, in _run_filetype_plugins
File "calibre_plugins.dummy2.__init__", line 578, in run
Exception: K4MobiDeDRM plugin could not decode the file
Backing up metadata
Notifying calibre of the change



For the K4PC tool I get:
Conversion Log

Command = "python k4mobidedrm.py"
K4PC, K4M or Mobi Path = "Y:\Documents\My Kindle Content\fodor.azw"
Output File = "C:\Users\*my name*\Desktop\fodor_nodrm.mobi"
Kindle.info file = ""
PID list = ""


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K4MobiDeDrm v1.2 provided by the work of many including DiapDealer, SomeUpdates, IHeartCabbages, CMBDTC, Skindle, DarkReverser, ApprenticeAlf, etc .

Removes DRM protection from K4PC, K4M, and Mobi ebooks

Usage:

k4mobidedrm.py [-k <kindle.info>] [-p <pidnums>] <infile> <outfile>



Input File was Not Encrypted - No Output File Needed



I have a Nook because I like the format better, and have successfully removed the DRM from an epub. However this *.azw format has me stumped (unfortunately, it's the only digital format I can find this one book in...)

Thank you all in advance for your help!