Spotify installer won't open, Windows 7

[slancinator]

Okay - I've been experiencing some problems with Spotify for a while, but now I can't even install it! It all started when my Spotify tried to update itself, but I got an error saying that Spotify was already running, after which I'd start the task manager and force close it. Then Spotify would open and play, no problem. 

But today it just kept crashing on me, literally every time I tried to open it it would crash. So I decided to uninstall and reinstall it - but it won't reinstall!! Every single time I hit 'Get Spotify' and the installer downloads, it just refuses to open. I changed the compatability settings, I ran as admin (it just says I may not have the right permissions, even though I already changed the compatability), I restarted my computer, I deleted caches and roaming app data and EVERYTHING and it just won't install!

I'm really really frustrated!!!! Please help!

[AbsolutelyNoFB · Accepted solution]

Did you try the "full" install image?

http://download.spotify.com/Spotify%20Installer.exe

I don't know if Spotify is still using their small "Click Once" installer, but it basically doesn't work for many people.

[slancinator]

That worked! Oh man, you are a life saver, thank you so much!!!

[AbsolutelyNoFB]

You're welcome! Glad you are up and going again 🙂

[regularguybob]

I keep getting error code 1 this file is corrupt and error code 54.  please help

[Peter__]

Did you use this link @regularguybob ? http://download.spotify.com/Spotify%20Installer.exe

If you are still having issues, try temporarily disabling your anti-virus software and using a different browser. 

[hes24]

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@slancinator wrote:

Okay - I've been experiencing some problems with Spotify for a while, but now I can't even install it! It all started when my Spotify tried to update itself, but I got an error saying that Spotify was already running, after which I'd start the task manager and force close it. Then Spotify would open and play, no problem. 

But today it just kept crashing on me, literally every time I tried to open it it would crash. So I decided to uninstall and reinstall it - but it won't reinstall!! Every single time I hit 'Get Spotify' and the installer downloads, it just refuses to open. I changed the compatability settings, I ran as admin (it just says I may not have the right permissions, even though I already changed the compatability), I restarted my computer, I deleted caches and roaming app data and EVERYTHING and it just won't install!

I'm really really frustrated!!!! Please help!

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I'm having exactly this problem and it won't open the full installer either... any help?

[Vee825]

Thank you so much for this!  Mine was doing the same thing, giving me the error 54 code!  Thanks man

[Jroman1021]

i had the same problem! thanks so much, it works now

[yolomoo70]

thank you that helped soo much 

xx

[yolomoo70]

if you are a firefox/mozila user try using chrome as it works on chrome

[yolomoo70]

have you tried using google chrome and this is the old link which works
http://download.spotify.com/Spotify%20Installer.exe

[user-removed]

Clear Chrome cache and then in Incognito Mode try to open up this link below.

http://download.spotify.com/Spotify%20Installer.exe

You can also temporarily disable your antivirus.