ROON Issue w/Windows 11 - "Invalid Path Specified"

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PC and GRIMM MU1

All of a sudden I get invalid path specified when i try to add storage folders which I previously had intact. I uninstalled Roon and reinstalled. No matter if it’s my PC or the new Grimm unit I get this message when I try to designate a new folder. I have a flat network here and all Roon devices are discovered, but I have no idea why I have this issue. Also, SMB is enabled on the laptop

Networking Gear & Setup Details

I have an EERO meshed network with 4 APs. There is nothing wrong with the network. My servers and NAS are all attached via Ethernet. IT's the same configuration that was working fine. I suspect an issue with Win 11 but no idea what it could be.

Connected Audio Devices

ZEN Innous MK3 server/streamer, NAIM storage, and 2 BlueSound Node 2 streamers. My only issue is the Invalid Path popup when trying to add folders

Number of Tracks in Library

Approximately 8000

Description of Issue

See above

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I would check to make sure windows didn’t turn off network discovery and file and print sharing. I seen this happen to others after an update.

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Thanks for the detailed instructions. Appreciate it. But it was already in this mode. When i get this message Invalid Path’ it’s instantaneous as if Roon doesn’t like the text (path). See path below, which I originally used along with another device.

\ZEN\Music\cd-quality

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it should be

\\ZEN\Music\cd-quality

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Sorry, I didn’t capture it all when i pasted

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have you tried substituting “ZEN” with its IP address instead?

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Yes, but i will try it again since I reinstalled

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Still get same message

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Where is your core located? on the same PC? or on a NAS?
Also, where is the music stored?
If on NAS, what NAS are you using?
Can you access the share from windows explorer? Do you see it in the network section?

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Whether its the laptop or the MU1 i have same issues. Storage located on network drive with IPs assigned

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What’s the ‘Grimm’ thing?

I’m fairly similar but I have the core on a Mac Mini, storage is a Zen Mk3 and Wifi is eero mesh

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Grimm MU1 is a front-end device that oversamples: more geared towards Ladder Dacs. Check their website in The Netherlands.

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Are you using the Grimm as the core? if not what is the core?

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Can you ping the NAS?

MD …

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Yes I can. And just set up a new laptop and loaded Roon and still get the message. I have no idea what’s going on. Really wish Roon replied to my email from yesterday. Its hit or miss. Horrible customer service approach they have. Like I have nothing else to do than scour through hundreds of topics to find an answer. Finally decided to post here. No idea what’s going on. Cannot add a folder via conventional way or IP address. This message seems more like Roon can’t decipher the syntax. The popup is lightning quick and not getting on the network

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Please state what you are using as your Roon Core - it’s still not clear what your setup is…

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Windows 11 Dell. Think I got it. I set up 2 shares then went back in selected those 2 folders for music. I tried this on my other laptop and didn’t work. But on the brand new Win 11 HP it seems to be discovering all the files now.

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