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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 very slow

everytime i open up spotify on my pc it is very slow to open it took me over 5mins.. after 5 mins i can allowed to play some music about 7 time then it frezzing up i have to closed it every time... so annoying.....

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everytime i open up spotify on my pc it is very slow to open it took me over 5mins.. after 5 mins i can allowed  to play some music about 7 time then it frezzing up i have to closed it every tim...

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Superuser Contribution Rewinding staying in playlist while skipping changes the playlist

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSkipping songs changes the playlist to another even with repeat on while rewinding keeps playing songs from that playlist i had originally selectedhttps://youtu.be/mPeWNmlLNac...

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  Plan Premium Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Skipping songs changes the playlist to another even with repeat on while rewinding keeps pl...

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Superuser Contribution Unable to play playlist folder

I am no longer able to use the play button on my playlist folders. The button is present but pressing it does nothing. Playing from an individual playlist within the folder works fine though. Is this normal? I recall being able to play the folder its...

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I am no longer able to use the play button on my playlist folders. The button is present but pressing it does nothing. Playing from an individual playlist within the folder works fine though. Is this...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify starts automatically at Windows startup

PlanPremiumCountry DevicePCOperating Systemwindows 10 My Question or Issue If I check "don't start spotify at Windows start" , spotify will most of the time start automatically anyway, it's random, this is clearly an issue, very annoying.

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Plan Premium Country   Device PC Operating System windows 10   My Question or Issue   If I check "don't start spotify at Windows start" , spotify will most of the time start...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Some songs radio don't load

PlanPremiumCountryRussian FederationDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSome songs radio won't load (when I use song -> go to song radio option). Loading screen appears and sits there infinitely. The feature works for most songs/ar...

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Plan Premium Country Russian Federation Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Some songs radio won't load (when I use song -> go to song radio option). Loadin...

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Superuser Contribution Friend Activity

PlanPremiumCountryAmericaDeviceWindows DesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueBefore the update, I could see friend activity just by following them but now it says I have to make a Facebook account in order to do that. Is it possible t...

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Plan Premium Country America Device Windows Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Before the update, I could see friend activity just by following them but now it ...

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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Search] Up accessibility for search, annoying new user experience.

used spotify for a while and one thing that is annoying is that its like 3 steps to search for a song/artist, which more or less is the base principle for you application introduce a short hand to get to the search quick. i know you need test new thi...

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used spotify for a while and one thing that is annoying is that its like 3 steps to search for a song/artist, which more or less is the base principle for you application introduce a short hand to ge...

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When using a vertical dual monitor Spotify doesn't correctly fullscreen on 2nd monitor.

DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I run dual monitors in a Vertical layout so my main one is at the bottom and the 2nd one is above. I like to put Spotify on my 2nd monitor (Top) while working on my 1st monitor (Bottom). If I dr...

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Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue   I run dual monitors in a Vertical layout so my main one is at the bottom and the 2nd one is above. I like to put Spotif...

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Superuser Contribution Full Screen button missing but using premium

PlanPremiumCountrySingaporeDeviceThinkpad X1 Extreme Gen 2Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe full screen button beside the volume slider is missing. I had it a while ago but recently it has disappeared. I have already tried reinstalli...

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Plan Premium Country Singapore Device Thinkpad X1 Extreme Gen 2 Operating System Windows 10    My Question or Issue The full screen button beside the volume slider is missing. I h...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect Help

How do i remove my sound bar from spotify connect https://epic-gamer.life/sDRoHQKkYRq Screenshot ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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How do i remove my sound bar from spotify connect   https://epic-gamer.life/sDRoHQKkYRq   Screenshot ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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Superuser Contribution Playlist sorting

Is it possible to automatically sort the playlists in alphabetical order.

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Is it possible to automatically sort the playlists in alphabetical order.

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Superuser Contribution Left/right scroll not working in artist image gallery

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceLenovo ThinkpadOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify desktop app 1.1.47.684.g136419d9 Scrolling through artist image gallery does not work. Recreate:1. Go to an artist (e.g., Rush)2. Click "About"3. In Imag...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Lenovo Thinkpad Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Spotify desktop app 1.1.47.684.g136419d9   Scrolling through artist image gall...

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Client starts playing Casey Hesters - Bridges of Satisfaction (< 1000 plays) without my input

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) Hi guys,My Win 10 Desktop client starts playing the same album which is new apparently and has a super low play c...

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   Hi guys, My Win 10 Desktop c...

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Superuser Contribution Second monitor goes black when video plays in app

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueAs title states, second monitor goes black when a video plays. I've turned off hardware acceleration and overlay within Spotify. Doesn't matter if the app is running on the m...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue As title states, second monitor goes black when a video plays. I've turned off hardware accelerati...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify desktop app does not play songs in order

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceDell Latitude 3180 LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueThe Spotify desktop app is not playing songs in order. It starts with a random song in the album, and randomly mixes up songs.

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Plan Free Country United States Device Dell Latitude 3180 Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The Spotify desktop app is not playing songs in order. It starts with a rand...

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Edits causes posts/comments to be rejected as spam

This has happened to me time and time again. I post or comment and then I see a typo. I edit the text. Then I see another typo. I edit again. And now my post or comment has disappeared. It took quite a few times before I happened to notice the, laugh...

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This has happened to me time and time again. I post or comment and then I see a typo. I edit the text. Then I see another typo. I edit again. And now my post or comment has disappeared. It took quite...

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Spotify is making my computer lag

PlanFreeCountryU.S.ADevicehp laptop late 2015Operating Systemwindows 10 My Question or IssueMy issue is that whenever I open spotify everything gets really laggy, the best way i can describe it is i loose frames and refreshrate by at least half. No o...

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Plan Free Country U.S.A Device hp laptop late 2015 Operating System windows 10   My Question or Issue My issue is that whenever I open spotify everything gets really laggy, the best wa...

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

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify is giving the error message "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." whenever I try to play any son...

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Plan Premium Country Australia Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Spotify is giving the error message "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Audio lags when online

PlanPremiumCountryAustria/GermanyDevice2 Desktop DevicesOperating SystemWindows 10 ProMy Question or IssueToday i decided to get pretty angry:Since 1y or so my spotify on win10 Desktop Client startet to lag/stutter/clutter/clitch sometimes. I thought...

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Plan Premium Country Austria/Germany Device 2 Desktop Devices Operating System Windows 10 Pro My Question or Issue Today i decided to get pretty angry: Since 1y or so my spotify on win1...

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Spotify on my computer stops playing after 3 seconds into the song

It used to randomly stop on my spotify app on my phone too but it hasn't recently or not that ive been aware of, but my computer hasn't allowed me to play music and it always stops playing after 3 seconds, but it only shows the blue banner saying the...

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It used to randomly stop on my spotify app on my phone too but it hasn't recently or not that ive been aware of, but my computer hasn't allowed me to play music and it always stops playing after 3 se...

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