All you have to do is copy and paste a line of code into the command/terminal window to block the program from using KFX files so it will download AZW instead.
See Method 2 on this post at MobileRead for detailed directions. To keep the file, press the 3 dots and select 'Keep'. There’s also a way to get the newer versions of Kindle for PC and Mac to download AZW files instead of KFX. 'starmessage-setup.exe was blocked because it could harm your device' Microsoft Edge does not give any more arguments, why this file could harm the computer, and proposes to delete this file. Kindle for PC 1.17 (links no longer active)įirst thing, make sure to go to Tools > Options and turn off automatic updates!Īnother way to get AZW files instead of KFX is to use the “Download & transfer via USB” option from the Manage Your Content and Device page at Amazon, but this only works if you have an E Ink Kindle registered to your account. In fact Amazon still hosts the files if you know where to find them:
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The change started with version 1.19, so you can still download and install an older version of Kindle for Mac or PC. There’s currently no way to remove DRM from KFX ebooks, so Calibre can’t convert ebooks that are in KFX format (although it can convert to KFX for the added features), but there are ways to get AZW ebooks instead. Choose from over a million Kindle books from the Kindle Store, including New York Times® best sellers and new releases. The Kindle reading app puts over a million eBooks at your fingertipsand you don’t need to own a Kindle to use it. The Kindle app gives users the ability to read eBooks on a beautiful, easy-to-use interface. Read eBooks on your Windows Phone 7, including thousands of free Kindle books. This behind-the-scenes change doesn’t mean anything for most people, but for those that prefer to remove DRM from Kindle ebooks, then getting KFX ebooks is a big problem. Download Kindle for macOS 10.10 or later and enjoy it on your Mac.
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