Uninstalled Spotify and now it is taking forever to download. (Windows 8)

[Dewypanda]

Hello,

I have a premium account on Spotify, which has been great since the beginning of the year.

I use it on both my computer and my phone.

After the update I had issues with Spotify on Windows 8. It kept saying it was offline when I was online etc.

I tried the different suggestions I found in the help section (like checking too see if offline mode was checked) and when those did not work followed the advise to uninstall and reinstall spotify.

Well, I did that several hours ago, and spotify installer is still saying "Downloading Spotify"

Anyone got any idea what the issue may be and can help me?

Thank you,

[kbrooksc]

After looking around at some other forums, it looks like you're not the only one that has had this issue. Check out this discussion: https://community.spotify.com/t5/Help-Desktop-Linux-Mac-and/Windows-8-not-downloading/td-p/195344

It's a little old, but is discussing Windows 8, so it should apply. If you want a shortcut, try using the download link http://download.spotify.com/Spotify%20Installer.exe

Hope that helps!

[Dewypanda]

Now I am having issues aborting my current install. I will restart my computer and then try your link.

Thanks.

[Dewypanda · Accepted solution]

Ok, turns out the problem was with my computer.

I started having problems with other programmes, so I did a system restore, and now spotify has downloaded fine.

[Madonesparktwo]

Cannot download Spotify on my phone , a nexus 4 can anyone help