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Sonos Library Disappeared After an Update

  • 31 May 2024
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Hi,

A couple of weeks ago now I decided to check the software updates within Sonos, and there was an update available. I then updated the software. Ever since then, my music library on my laptop and desktop Sonos apps has disappeared. I've tried going into Manage > Music Library Settings and tried to add my library from my PC back into Sonos again. However, when choosing my music folder, I then get an error that says, Sonos was unable to add the music folder. Reason: Unable to add the shared folder "//DESKTOP-folder name/Music" to your Music Library (913).

I thought at first that it must just be a Sonos blip that will be corrected at some point with a further update. That was 2 weeks ago now. I'm sure some of you in here have experienced this. Can someone tell me how I get my music folder back into my Sonos app? Thanks.

HB

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Pools-3015
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This is a know issue and has had a number of posts with accepted solutions. Have a look here’;

 

 

jgatie

And here:

 

H
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I am not a technophobe; therefore, can somebody please give me step-by-step instructions on how to perform this? I am desperate to get my music back. Thank you.

HB

jgatie

I am not a technophobe; therefore, can somebody please give me step-by-step instructions on how to perform this? I am desperate to get my music back. Thank you.

HB

 

The two posts above yours have links to detailed explanations. 

H
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I have read quite a bit about the answers to the problem. There is a suggestion that I am strongly encouraged to create a new user on Windows, especially for sharing. Should I do this or is it unnecessary? Before I carry on, I would like this answered first. Thanks.

How to Setup SMB File Share on Windows Super Fast in 10 minutes (themakersphere.com)

HB

jgatie

I have read quite a bit about the answers to the problem. There is a suggestion that I am strongly encouraged to create a new user on Windows, especially for sharing. Should I do this or is it unnecessary? Before I carry on, I would like this answered first. Thanks.

How to Setup SMB File Share on Windows Super Fast in 10 minutes (themakersphere.com)

HB

 

It shouldn’t matter, unless you are concerned with security.  I’ve used both a Sonos specific user and the default for my NAS over the years.  The only thing that’s a pain is I tend to forget the Sonos user password, so I’ve had to go in and wipe it a couple times. 

H
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Okay, I don't know how I did it, but in the end, after a further Sonos update, it accepted my music folder. This is for the room I spend most of my time in. Now, I have to do it in another room where I spend less time. You would think now that I've done it in one room, it should be easy for me. However, I am disabled, and to get it to work in the room I spend less time in is trickier than you think. Anyway, I now have an idea about how to fix it. Thanks for all your help in directing me to the correct existing answers, jgatie. I'll let you know how I get on with the other PC in the other room when I'm next in there.

HB

H
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I didn't know how to edit the above post so I have just posted another. Just to let you know, I have now got my music back in the other room too. Phew!

HB

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