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PlanPremiumCountryPolandOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI just noticed that a new "smart shuffle mode" putting unwanted "smart recommendations" in my queue was added to my desktop app. How to turn it off permanently or at least make th...
Newbie
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PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I try to play a song I get the following error message "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it"I have tried all t...
Visitor
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There no X or way to close or stop a video on Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.64.408.g0a9b557c
Newbie
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Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide of general troubleshooting steps known to resolve a multitude of issues. Basic Troubleshooting: Restart the Spotify app as well as your PC. Make sure both the app and Windows ar...
PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceLaptopOperating System windows 11 My Question or IssueWhat is the meaning of this widget, you can't connect it to your account, is it just some kind of promotion? you can click on a song and play it for 20 seconds is all...
Plan Free/Premium Country Device Laptop Operating System windows 11 My Question or Issue What is the meaning of this widget, you can't connect it to your account, is it ...
Regular
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So, because Spotify for some reason still doesn't have global hotkeys, (GPM-DP has it since ages), I tried to use auto hotkey to control the volume with hotkeys.Here's my simple script (as an example just volume up): ; "CTRL + UP" for volume up^Up::{...
So, because Spotify for some reason still doesn't have global hotkeys, (GPM-DP has it since ages), I tried to use auto hotkey to control the volume with hotkeys. Here's my simple script (as an examp...
Regular
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2 replies
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I'm on Windows 10, and when I have iTunes running, it hijacks my media keys. How can I lock them to Spotify? Thanks
I'm on Windows 10, and when I have iTunes running, it hijacks my media keys. How can I lock them to Spotify? Thanks
Visitor
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PlanPremiumCountryBrasilDevice(iPhone 7)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueCriei uma pasta no Spotify, agora quero apagar e não consigo. Como resolver?
Plan Premium Country Brasil Device (iPhone 7) Operating System (Windows 10) My Question or Issue Criei uma pasta no Spotify, agora quero apagar e não consigo. Como resolver? ...
Moderator
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PlanPremiumCountry IndiaDeviceWindows 10 LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I open Spotify desktop app it is accessing my laptop camera without asking for any permission? Why does a music app needs background access to my lapto...
Plan Premium Country India Device Windows 10 Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When I open Spotify desktop app it is accessing my laptop camera without as...
Newbie
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PlanFreeCountrypoland Device(PC)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or Issuewhen i log in on browser it says something went wrong when i login on desktop app it just loads last things i have listened to but i cnanot play anything and there are n...
Plan Free Country poland Device (PC) Operating System (Windows 10) My Question or Issue when i log in on browser it says something went wrong when i login on desktop ...
Moderator
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Operating SystemWindows Vista Question or IssueI've download ed a bunch of old spotify offline installer s and no one work.All of them tell: The procedure entry point TryAcquireSRWLockExclusive could not be located in the dynamic link library KERNEL3...
Operating System Windows Vista Question or Issue I've download ed a bunch of old spotify offline installer s and no one work. All of them tell: The procedure entry point TryAcquireSRWLock...
Moderator
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Wenn ich musik abspiele stoppt es die musik automatisch nach 20 sekunden das die ganze zeit was muss ich tun?
Wenn ich musik abspiele stoppt es die musik automatisch nach 20 sekunden das die ganze zeit was muss ich tun?
Spotify Legend
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Plan: PremiumCountry: UKDevice: PCOperating System: Windows 10 My Question or IssueHere's a strange issue. A friend sent me a link via WhatsApp to their playlist called "Chill Mix" which they compiled themselves. When I click on that link in the What...
Plan: Premium Country: UK Device: PC Operating System: Windows 10 My Question or Issue Here's a strange issue. A friend sent me a link via WhatsApp to their playlist called "Chill Mix"...
Spotify Legend
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does not pause on iphone only pc
does not pause on iphone only pc
Spotify Legend
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Plan: FreeCountry: UA Device: PCOperating System: Windows 7/10/11 My Question or IssueSomehow it works on a PC in a strange way ... One track starts, then it plays for 10 seconds and then the sound disappears, then it jumps between tracks to others, ...
Plan: Free Country: UA Device: PC Operating System: Windows 7/10/11 My Question or Issue Somehow it works on a PC in a strange way ... One track starts, then it plays f...
Spotify Legend
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PlanFreeCountryAustraliaDeviceWindows desktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueMy current version is:Spotify for Windows (64 bit)1.2.16.947.gcfbaa410Since the previous update, I have not been able to use Ctrl + S to toggle shuffle. I'm h...
Plan Free Country Australia Device Windows desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue My current version is: Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.16.947.gcfbaa410 Since ...
Spotify Legend
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I have been having problems with the Spotify desktop app for the past few weeks. Whenever I click on the shortcut to launch it, the window appears for several seconds and then it crashes and disappears. I thought it was a bug and that if I downloaded...
I have been having problems with the Spotify desktop app for the past few weeks. Whenever I click on the shortcut to launch it, the window appears for several seconds and then it crashes and disappea...
Casual Listener
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PlanFree+PremiumCountryCzech Republic DeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi, I am experiencing an issue for several weeks (just decided to try some investigation with you). When I am using my desktop, Spotify launches automat...
Plan Free+Premium Country Czech Republic Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi, I am experiencing an issue for several weeks (ju...
Moderator
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PlanFreeCountryNorth AmericaDeviceMicrosoft Surface ProOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueMy spotify skips over my recently added songs and will not play them no matter what I do, I uninstalled the app, restarted my device, logged out. It...
Plan Free Country North America Device Microsoft Surface Pro Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue My spotify skips over my recently added songs and will not play them no ...
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I made a clean reinstall and still, nothing changed. the video play button doesn't even exist. in the browser when I press the play video button a black screen appears when I hit play the screen dissapears and the podcast continues to play in audio f...
I made a clean reinstall and still, nothing changed. the video play button doesn't even exist. in the browser when I press the play video button a black screen appears when I hit play the screen diss...
Newbie
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When I have the Spotify program open, the artist Drill beats randomly starts playing. Sometimes it plays when I'm browsing the web, playing video games, or listening to music. This is really annoying
When I have the Spotify program open, the artist Drill beats randomly starts playing. Sometimes it plays when I'm browsing the web, playing video games, or listening to music. This is really annoying
Regular
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With version 1.2.13.661 The CPU usage of the chrome thread for the UI is using around 50% CPU usage even when idling in the background. I can kill the relevant Spotify process/thread, and it will cause the UI to reload. I tested downgrading, and it s...
With version 1.2.13.661 The CPU usage of the chrome thread for the UI is using around 50% CPU usage even when idling in the background. I can kill the relevant Spotify process/thread, and it wi...
Newbie
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Plan PremiumCountry PolandOperating System Windows 11 My Question or IssueHey guys!After some of the latest updates, when I start the spotify app, the left side menu panel shows up very wide even when I sized it down to the minimum before, so I have ...
Plan Premium Country Poland Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Hey guys! After some of the latest updates, when I start the spotify app, the left side menu p...
Spotify Legend
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PlanFreeCountryUKDevicePC/DesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I don't really know what else to say. It's been a problem for about a year now, but I can't log in on my desktop at all on the website. It's as if it's not even trying t...
Plan Free Country UK Device PC/Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I don't really know what else to say. It's been a problem for about a ...
Spotify Legend
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