Roon scheduled backup not working on NUC

[dpstjp]

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

NUC running ROCK Roon version 1.7 (build 667)

Network Details (Including networking gear model/manufacturer and if on WiFi/Ethernet)

Ethernet and homeplugs

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

N/A

Description Of Issue

My NUC is not carrying out scheduled back ups at present. I’m backing up to a USB stick plugged directly into the NUC. The drive is called Roon backup. I get the following error:

This is despite the fact that the USB drive is selectable when I try to edit the backup details:

Any thoughts appreciated.

[DanielAvasilichioaei]

I think it needs an empty folder. Your setting is pointing to the USB root, and this is not empty.
Try to change the setting, and then run a manual forced backup.

[dpstjp]

Thanks, David. I’ll give that a whirl.

[dylan (Dylan Caudill)]

Hi @dpstjp,

If you try to do a manual backup instead of a scheduled backup to this location does it work?

How much space is left on the drive?

[Neil_Small]

Additionally, it “wants” to see a folder named “RoonBackups”. And, if you cycle power, it often deleted this directory, yet reports the backup was successful… a definite NUC bug.

[dpstjp]

Just deleting the drive and seeing if starting again works. I’ve only used this thumbdrive for Roon backups. It’s a 128GB drive, so should have plenty of space on it.

[dpstjp]

OK. so deleting the drive worked. Roon is now able to backup again.

It does so direct to the drive itself, so no need for an empty folder.