topic Re: Local Files don't refresh in Desktop (Windows)

Local Files don't refresh

Kurt28 — Tue, 16 May 2017 18:20:54 GMT

Hi, I've got the problem that when I change something in my local files (in Windows Explorer), e.g. remove a folder, rename a folder or relocate it, Spotify doesn't "get it" and shows the files multiple times (some gray) or isn't able to play them (even if white).

I already set the folder where Spotify is looking for music to My Music only but that didn't help.

My current solution is to delete Spotify completely (appdata, local and roaming) and reinstall, works but is extremely inconvenient.

Is there some other way around?

Re: Local Files don't refresh

Kurt28 — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 20:51:27 GMT

I found an apparent solution myself. In Windows Explorer go to the directory:

C:\Users\<your username>\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Users\<some numbers>-user

theres a file called "local-files.bnk", delete it (make backup if u wish) and Spotify refreshes your local files like when you freshly installed it.

Re: Local Files don't refresh

totoradio — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 13:02:34 GMT

Thank you so much.

Re: Local Files don't refresh

D3adbolt — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 02:06:22 GMT

To further add to the solution, AppData is a hidden folder. Depending on which version of windows you are on, you will have to go to folder settings and click "show hidden items" to be able to see AppData. I figure most people that are uploading local files already know this but not everyone is tech savvy.