Desktop App Keeps Shutting Down

Roon Core Machine

Windows 10 Enterprise (v20H2) Dell Alienware Area 51 r7, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16-Core Processor 3.50 GHz, 64GB RAM

Networking Gear & Setup Details

Ethernet

Connected Audio Devices

MOTU 4 local and Sonos on network.

Number of Tracks in Library

704,913

Description of Issue

The desktop app shuts down while playing the first song that I play. I have tried different songs, difference external hard drives, still the same. My RAM usage is about 50%, so it’s not about a lack of RAM. I am worried it’s about the large database, which honestly, was the reason I chose Roon. To be clear, the entire application closes unexpectedly.

@Glenn_Platt, welcome to the Community. Is your Core computer the same one that is causing issues with shutting down, or is this another computer acting as a Roon Remote? If the latter, what are the specifications of the Roon Remote computer (brand, model, OS version)?

Do you know what version of Roon (the Build number) you currently have installed on your Core’s server, and what is installed on the Roon Remote?

Everything running on the same computer. Roon version 2.0 (build 1272) production (64 bit)

Thanks. My first thought is to ensure your graphics driver is up to date. Can you confirm that? The behavior you are experiencing may be related to what other users have experienced with out of date graphics drivers.

I noticed that Microsoft has ended service for Win10 Enterprise 20H2 as of May 9 this year. Is it possible to consider updating to 21H2 or 22H2? Not sure if there are significant changes that impact Roon, but there may be some .NET functionality that Roon needs that is not installed (I’m guessing here, nothing definitive).

Sadly, the OS updates are controlled by the IT Dept where I work. I tried updating the drivers, but it crashed again after that. It was a good idea. They were out of date, but it crashed after 6 or 7 minutes of playing. Any other ideas? I appreciate the help.

How much storage do you have on your hard drive? Your library is tending towards the very large size, and I am wondering if you are limited in your hard drive capacity for the Roon database.

Space has been getting low. I’ll clear some out and see if that does it. It’ll take some time, so I’ll check back in tomorrow. Thanks!

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Hi @Glenn_Platt,

A brief look at diagnostics indicates that your Core hasn’t seen activity since you last posted. Have you had a chance to try clearing out space, and has that changed any of the symptoms you’re experiencing?

If you’re able to keep the Core online for a few moments without playing any music, secure diagnostics should have a chance to reach our team’s servers. You can try a fresh database in the meantime if you have a reliable recent Backup:

  • Create a Backup of your current database
  • Exit out of Roon
  • Navigate to your Roon Database Location
  • Find the folder that says “Roon”
  • Rename the “Roon” folder to “Roon_old”
  • Reinstall the Roon App from our Downloads Page to generate a new Roon folder
  • Verify if the issue persists on a fresh database before restoring the backup
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