Kindle for PC Not Working: 4 Simple Ways to Fix it

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Updated onFebruary 8, 2024

updated onFebruary 8, 2024

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Kindle is a very popular e-book reader, but many users reported that Kindle for PC is not working for them.

If this happens, you shouldupdate the Kindle app, but that doesn’t always help. Therefore, we’ve gathered a couple of solutions that can help with this error.

Why is my Kindle app for PC not working?

There are several reasons for this issue, but the following ones are the most common:

What can I do if Kindle for PC is not working?

1. Update the system driver

Do this for your Kindle and other USB devices.

Update drivers automatically

Manually updating your system drivers is an advanced procedure. Installing the wrong driver versions may damage your PC.

Therefore, you need to use an automated tool that would scan your PC and provide the best driver versions for your system. We strongly recommend a third-party tool automatically updating drivers.

Outbyte Driver Updater

2. Disable Wacom services

3. Delete My Kindle Content directory

After doing that, check if the problem is still there.

4. Reinstall the Kindle app

After removing the software, install it again fromAmazon official websiteand check if that solves the problem. Few users recommended using the older version, so try that as well.

You might also need to deregister your app from your Amazon account after removing it, so try that as well.

We do hope that any of the aforementioned solutions will fix your Kindle for PC not responding to problems and that you didn’t encounter any other problems.

Speaking of other issues, many reported that theKindle PC app is not syncingor isnot downloading books, but we covered that in a separate guide.

If you have any questions or suggestions, we advise you to post them in the comments below. We’ll be glad to help.

Kindle for PC Not Working: 4 Simple Ways to Fix it#

Why is my Kindle app for PC not working?#

What can I do if Kindle for PC is not working?#

1. Update the system driver#

Outbyte Driver Updater#

2. Disable Wacom services#

3. Delete My Kindle Content directory#

4. Reinstall the Kindle app#