Error message when I specify a location for a Roon Backup via Network Share

[Duckworp]

Core Machine (Operating system/System info/Roon build number)

Linux dedicated PC running roon rock

Network Details (Including networking gear model/manufacturer and if on WiFi/Ethernet)
Rock is on Ethernet as is Windows PC I want to do a Roon Backup to

Audio Devices (Specify what device you’re using and its connection type - USB/HDMI/etc.)

USB DAC from Roon endpoint

Description Of Issue

I want to back Roon up to my PC. I have specified the network path via the Network Share Location as follows \\OfficePC\RoonBackup. But I get Unexpected Error everytime. WIth the office PC I am logged on as Admin. So I tried putting “Admin” into the Username box but still I get the “Unexpected Error”. How do I backup to my PC?

[Fernando_Pereira]

I use SMB/CIFS to backup from my Core (Linux) to my NAS (Synology). I set up a new user account (“Roon”) on the NAS with a suitable password, and a network share owned by that user. I used the account name and password when I set up the backup target on Roon. I don’t have a Windows machine to experiment with, but I assume Windows has account permissions and security that prevent another machine from writing to a network share unless it is properly logged in, and there’s a way to set up the correct accounts and share permissions on Windows for that purpose.

[mikeb]

@Duckworp

I have specified the network path via the Network Share Location as follows \OfficePC\RoonBackup.

Please try using the ip address instead of “OfficePC”, so you’ll end up with something like: \\192.168.10.11\RoonBackup

[noris]

Hi @Duckworp,

I’d verify that you set up the Windows share correctly, this guide provides more detailed instructions on how to do so: Sharing Folders on Windows 10

[Duckworp]

Thanks @noris this worked and I can now backup to my C: drive on my Windows PC. Do you know if it is possible to set a network path up to my One Drive? I have tried but I get a result “Failed to get authorisation to your account” in a red box on roon.

[Geoff_Coupe]

Try this:

Roon backup: Microsoft One Drive

Yes, you should be able to do this. If you have a Windows PC, then your OneDrive has a local anchor point, usually at C:\Users\username\OneDrive. If you create a folder in OneDrive for your Roon Backups, set this to sync between the PC and the OneDrive cloud. Then add it as a Backup storage location in Roon. For example, I have two Backup storage locations defined on a Windows 10 server, like this: [Roon 299]