My HDD where all my music is dead on USB 3.0 but luckily enough it works on my old MacBook Air 2011 in USB 2.0, needless to say I am very sad. Stupid IT stuff.
So I need to buy a new HDD.
When I get the new HDD, what are your recommendation in naming? Shall I keep the same folder TOSHIBA EXT > FLAC and TOSHIBA EXT > SACD as before and how Roon will map all the songs correctly?
Can I just plug it back and find my library intact? I have a Roon backup from 2 days ago.
When moving your library to a new storage location, Roon will identify the files and match the Roon database entries with the new storage path. The important thing here is to make sure to not have both storage locations active at the same time.
You’ll want to disable and remove the old watched folder from Settings > Storage and disconnect the drive if it’s still attached. Then you’ll want to add the new watched folder for the new external drive. Roon will then identify the files and you’ll be good to go!
If you have any questions or issues please let us know! It’s definitely best to make a backup before doing this just in case.