Media keys no longer work

[user-removed]

Description

My media keys used to work to play, pause, skip forward/backward, etc. in Spotify, and other applications when Spotify is running. Suddenly, my media keys have no effect.

A more detailed description, using numbered steps

1. Open Spotify

2. Start playing music

3. Click my "Play/Pause" media key

What I expected to happen

Music pauses, and resumes upon another click

What actually happened

Nothing

My Operating System

Windows 7 (64 bit) AND Windows 8.1 (64 bit)

Do you have a Service Pack installed?

Windows 7 is Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1 has no Service Pack

My Spotify version

0.9.10.14.g578d350b

My internet provider and country

Service Electric, USA

Did you do a clean install of your current Windows version or did you upgrade from a previous version?

Clean installs on both

My username

snyderxc

Do you have any screenshots you can attach to more clearly explain your issue?

No

[nmosly]

This is the best solution. Thanks!

[aaliyahjae3]

I am having this same issue, except I have a Macbook Air 13inch. Any solutions? 

[castilla]

Thanks! Worked in 2018!

[iceflare]

Holy cow thank you! I know this thread is old but I've had this problem with not only Spotify but other platforms including VLC Media Player, Youtube, etc. God bless and have a good day 😃

[Jack12345452]

Only my play button and left skip track button work 

i don't have google music etc installed 

can someone help?

[vj5_-oaluy6ml]

doesnt work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[-x9xdk5_kowij]

Oh my god, all these havent worked and then urs did you are a genius.

[vilios]

You've saved my life.

[psturla]

Thank you very much, it worked perfectly after that.