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Solved!! Disable the Mini-Player on the Web-Version

Hi GuysI switched on my Windows 10 from the Desktop-Version to the Browser-Version. It works, but now I get/see every time a Mini-Player in the left upper corner for about 5 seconds when I press Pause/Play or e.g. if I change the volume. How can I de...

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Solved!! Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it

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...

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Solved!! Disable Video on desktop app

There no X or way to close or stop a video on Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.64.408.g0a9b557c

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Windows Troubleshooting Guide

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...

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Superuser Contribution How can I retrieve deleted file from laptop?

I accidentally deleted my important files and I would like to get it back. What to do? Anybody can help? Any suggestion?

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I accidentally deleted my important files and I would like to get it back. What to do? Anybody can help? Any suggestion?

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify crashes when I try to play a song that it couldn't load

I'm using Spotify desktop on Windows 10. This mostly happens when I try to listen to a new song or listen to something that I haven't listened to for a while, so I suspect that if the song isn't already in the cache memory Spotify tries to load it bu...

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I'm using Spotify desktop on Windows 10. This mostly happens when I try to listen to a new song or listen to something that I haven't listened to for a while, so I suspect that if the song isn't alre...

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Superuser Contribution error 17

when i try install in my pc, this show me a erro say error 17.I try this any time, after unistall and say me in spanish no se pude iniciar spotify codigo de error 17please if you have solution send me this emailmy email account is this acount is type...

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when i try install in my pc, this show me a erro say error 17. I try this any time, after unistall and say me in spanish no se pude iniciar spotify codigo de error 17 please if you have solution se...

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Superuser Contribution App issue Windows 10 - plays on PC even after connecting to Chromecast

Hi all, This problem only started in the last few weeks. Running the Spotify app on Windows 10 if I cast to the Chromecast, the Chromecast makes the connect sound but Spotify just keeps playing on the PC. The app used to **bleep** me to tears by not ...

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Hi all,   This problem only started in the last few weeks. Running the Spotify app on Windows 10 if I cast to the Chromecast, the Chromecast makes the connect sound but Spotify just keeps play...

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Superuser Contribution This web page and app suck!

Spotify says my email is registered but I do not get any notifications and cannot reset my password!!!! The systems never sends me a password reset and I cannot get in. I wanted to buy the family package but after 2 days at this, I am looking for ano...

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Spotify says my email is registered but I do not get any notifications and cannot reset my password!!!! The systems never sends me a password reset and I cannot get in. I wanted to buy the family pac...

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Superuser Contribution [Desktop] Keyboard Stop Button Functionality

I previously submitted an idea under the title '[Desktop] Stop button on keyboard should reset to beginning of song' but it was closed, with the response saying, "Currently the Desktop app has only a Play/ Pause button in the Now Playing View. It wou...

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I previously submitted an idea under the title '[Desktop] Stop button on keyboard should reset to beginning of song' but it was closed, with the response saying, "Currently the Desktop app has only a...

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[Desktop] Search for and Locate Music in Library

We have the ability to search downloaded music, but I don't keep all of my playlists downloaded. I believe it would be helpful to search for music in my library, and further identify which folder/playlist(s) the song is in--similar to windows file ma...

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We have the ability to search downloaded music, but I don't keep all of my playlists downloaded. I believe it would be helpful to search for music in my library, and further identify which folder/pla...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect doesn't work on the PC version.

PlanFreeCountryFranceDeviceHP Pavilion LaptopOperating SystemWindows 11 (Insider Build 25262) My Question or IssueSpotify Connect deliberately does not work on the PC version.Despite all my efforts and reinstalls, I can't get Spotify Connect to work ...

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Plan Free Country France Device HP Pavilion Laptop Operating System Windows 11 (Insider Build 25262)   My Question or Issue Spotify Connect deliberately does not work on the PC version...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Autoplay Repeating First Five Songs

For the past several days, maybe a week, Autoplay has been repeating the first five songs in the queue. Clicking on one of those tracks highlights both copies of the song in the queue, and tapping the Delete key removes both copies from the queue. Pl...

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For the past several days, maybe a week, Autoplay has been repeating the first five songs in the queue. Clicking on one of those tracks highlights both copies of the song in the queue, and tapping th...

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Spotify for Windows on ARM (Win32) Desktop app badly needed

Can you tell me when Spotify will be released for Windows on ARM and where on your Roadmap it is? Windows on ARM PCs have been out a few years now and whilst the 32-Bit Windows App works, due to software emulation not optimally Apple announced on the...

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Can you tell me when Spotify will be released for Windows on ARM and where on your Roadmap it is?   Windows on ARM PCs have been out a few years now and whilst the 32-Bit Windows App works, du...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify does not play with external speakers (desktop)

PlanFreeCountryBelgiumDeviceAsus Rog Strix GOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi,my spotify starts skipping every song when i have my desktop connected to an external speaker system, when i play it with the built in speaker prom my asus ...

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  Plan Free Country Belgium Device Asus Rog Strix G Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hi, my spotify starts skipping every song when i have my desktop connected...

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Superuser Contribution All songs skipping. cannot play music. web browser

On my laptop, spotify has started skipping every song after a short while, and when it stops, the song it lands on becomes silent. Ads still function fine. This issue is only on my laptop, my desktop still works fine. I use the web player on both dev...

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On my laptop, spotify has started skipping every song after a short while, and when it stops, the song it lands on becomes silent. Ads still function fine. This issue is only on my laptop, my desktop...

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Superuser Contribution Explicitly removed songs returning to queue

PlanFreeCountryUSA DevicePC, browserOperating SystemWindows 10, Edge Version 108.0.1462.54 (Official build) (64-bit) My Question or IssueI started my queue with an album that I finished listening to. I added the album Aretha - Who's Zoomin' Who to my...

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Plan Free Country USA   Device PC, browser Operating System Windows 10, Edge Version 108.0.1462.54 (Official build) (64-bit)   My Question or Issue I started my queue with a...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Breaks after ad plays

PlanFreeCountryUnited States of AmericaDeviceAcer LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi! I use Spotify on Web browser because I would like to NOT download the app, it's too stressful on my computer and too much clutter for me to han...

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Plan Free Country United States of America Device Acer Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hi! I use Spotify on Web browser because I would like to NOT download t...

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Superuser Contribution Happy holidays hub isn't viewed

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountrySlovakiaDeviceDell InspironOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello.I don't know, why a hub Happy holi...

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None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium Country Slovakia Device Dell Inspiron Operating System Wind...

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Superuser Contribution My app won't open on windows 11 - urgent fix!!!!

I have tried reinstalling spotify multiple times, but it just won't open. When I click on the app, nothing happens. It comes up as a background task for about a second which then immediately is gone. Please fix this!!!

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I have tried reinstalling spotify multiple times, but it just won't open. When I click on the app, nothing happens. It comes up as a background task for about a second which then immediately is gone....

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Superuser Contribution Album won't play

PlanPremiumCountryEstoniaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhenever I go to an album and click on play or click on an individual song, nothing happens. However, if I click on download then it plays. It happens on all albums. Play...

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Plan Premium Country Estonia Device PC Operating System Windows 10     My Question or Issue Whenever I go to an album and click on play or click on an individual song, nothing ha...

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Bonsoir c'est normal je ne trouve pas mon lycée ? ( premium étudiant )

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Superuser Contribution Spotify won't play songs not saved to my library

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceInspiron 15 7000Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify desktop won't play songs not saved to my library. It works perfectly fine on my android and my iPad. It also works fine on Spotify web however I would p...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Inspiron 15 7000 Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Spotify desktop won't play songs not saved to my library. It works perfectly fine on...

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