Windows 10: Why is my kindle not connecting/showing up as a device in my computer when I connect it...

"I am attempting to transfer PDF files from my Windows 11 computer to my Kindle. However, I've noticed that my Kindle, while still charging, does not appear to be sharing its data with the computer. I've tried the same process on a Windows 10 computer and it worked seamlessly. It appears that after updating my Windows 10 to Windows 11, the USB port only charges the Kindle but doesn't recognize it as a connected device. Could someone please assist me in resolving this issue?"

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Kindle will not connect to computer

Since the latest Windows 10 update I have been unable to download ebooks from my computer to my kindle. I last transferred a book just before the update, so I am sure that is the problem.

The kindle connects to the computer. The light on the kindle shows it connected and it accepts a charge. But when I connect to Calibre the kindle is not shown.

The update was 2018-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems (KB4103729) and it was installed on 20/06/2018.

I have two kindles and have the same problem with both.

I have tried to transfer a book direct from the computer, rather than through Calibre, and have the same problem.

Any help appreciated

 

Kindle will not connect to computer

Can't you just email it to your kindle email address?

 

Kindle will not connect to computer

Hi there
@thistlebarrow
The simplest way of managing kindles from a computer is to install CALIBRE latest version. Also if using Win10 X-64 download the 64 bit version of calibre.

Ensure Calibre is started BEFORE you attach the kindle to your machine.


Start up calibre and then plug your kindle into a USB slot -- USB2 works better than USB3 for some strange reason -- could be some modern USB3 ports aren't totally 100% compatible with USB2.

You should then see device connected - and computer will see it also. You should see on the kindle as well a message - connected to computer or similar.

Here's a link to Calibre

calibre - E-book management

excellent free software also converts formats so you can get epub format books into kindle format (and vice versa) etc - does lots of other things too.


Cheers
jimbo