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jusben
Contributor I
Nov 1, 2026 8:22 AM UTC

Unable to access Music Folder On MacBook

Have tried all steps to access my music folder on my MacBook with no luck.

Have tried SMB and using ip address and/or computer name.

Each time same error ‘…is no longer available’

Folder is shared as Read only.

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Smilja
Smilja
Nov 1, 2026 9:16 AM UTC

See this guide:

Share your macOS music folder with Sonos | Sonos

Note: If your system is running S1, SMBv1 is required.

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»And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space, Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind.« (›Windmills Of Your Mind‹ [1967]. Music by Michel Legrand ; English lyrics written by Alan & Marilyn Bergman)
jusbenAuthor
Contributor I
Nov 1, 2026 9:18 AM UTC

Yes - have tried that previously. Thanks

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Smilja
Smilja
Nov 1, 2026 9:22 AM UTC

On the MacBook, do you have a VPN, pop-up blocker, ad blocker, Pi-hole, security software, or anything similar installed?

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»And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space, Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind.« (›Windmills Of Your Mind‹ [1967]. Music by Michel Legrand ; English lyrics written by Alan & Marilyn Bergman)
jusbenAuthor
Contributor I
Nov 1, 2026 9:24 AM UTC

No pop up blocker.

VPN is currently disabled 

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Smilja
Smilja
Nov 1, 2026 9:33 AM UTC

VPN is currently disabled 

 

Delete it, reboot the MacBook, then try again.

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»And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space, Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind.« (›Windmills Of Your Mind‹ [1967]. Music by Michel Legrand ; English lyrics written by Alan & Marilyn Bergman)
jusbenAuthor
Contributor I
Nov 1, 2026 9:50 AM UTC

I utilise the VPN daily, so cannot delete permanently.

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Smilja
Smilja
Nov 1, 2026 10:12 AM UTC
  1. Delete VPN, then reboot the MacBook
  2. Set up a new music library share
  3. Upon success, you can re-establish the VPN connection
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»And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space, Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind.« (›Windmills Of Your Mind‹ [1967]. Music by Michel Legrand ; English lyrics written by Alan & Marilyn Bergman)
    jusbenAuthor
    Contributor I
    Nov 1, 2026 10:13 AM UTC

    Ok - thanks so much. I’ll try that! 

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