Why is Kindle not opening on my PC? One of the issues that you might experience when reading eBooks on your desktop computer using the Kindle application is when the app does not open.

Here's how to download your purchased from your Kindle device to a computer so you don't have to worry about losing them should the worst occur.

To test if Launchpad works, eject the Kindle from your computer. Then, on the Kindle, press the shift key twice, followed by the S key, all in rapid succession.