topic Re: Search function doesn't work in Desktop (Windows)

Search function doesn't work

Luxasr — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:41:39 GMT

I've been having some issues with the Spotify search function recently on my PC. Most of the time it doesn't show anything, only my recent search results. When I restart Spotify, I don't have this problem for like the first 1-2 things I search for, but after that search function is not working anymore.

I've tried re-installing, but without success.

Anyone know what to do? This is very annoying.

Thanks

Re: Search function doesn't work

Sebasty — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:04:43 GMT

Hey @Luxasr

Search works fine here. I had issues with it in the web player which resolved by deleting cache. I suppose there might be a similar issue in your desktop client.
You can try out a clean reinstall 🙂

This is how it's done:

1. Close Spotify and uninstall it.

2. Go to %AppData% in Windows Explorer, and delete any Spotify folders you find in Local and Roaming folders.

3. Restart your computer.

4. Install Spotify from here.

In case you're using a Windows Store version, check this HowToGeek article - it shows how to reset an app without having to actually uninstall.

Hope that helps!

Re: Search function doesn't work

CMoresco — Thu, 10 May 2018 04:31:58 GMT

I am also experiencing this problem. A simple search yields countless posts over the years of people having the same issues. I wonder why this continues to occur, especially to paying customers.