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Discuss Spotify for Windows
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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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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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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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...
Hello.In the past few days, I have been experiencing an issue regarding the local files feature of desktop spotify.While some of the .mp3 files are showing up, a lot of them aren't. Even when I change the folders, the same files show up on spotify, b...
Hello. In the past few days, I have been experiencing an issue regarding the local files feature of desktop spotify. While some of the .mp3 files are showing up, a lot of them aren't. Even when I c...
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this seems to be related to this subject somehow: https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/constant-re-installing/idi-p/1632378 every ''x'' number of days (sometimes weeks), the DT app will pop up an ""installation"" dialog in the middle of th...
this seems to be related to this subject somehow: https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/constant-re-installing/idi-p/1632378 every ''x'' number of days (someti...
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so i just recently noticed on my pc that i have 3 local files that are not showing up anymore, they have been working for months with no issues. if i drag them out of their file location and drag them back in they work fine if i restart spotify they ...
so i just recently noticed on my pc that i have 3 local files that are not showing up anymore, they have been working for months with no issues. if i drag them out of their file location and drag the...
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After talking with several friends who use Spotify, Premium or not, we all ended up with the same conclusion : it takes forever to load.No kidding, I lauch the desktop app and just end up using my phone because it takes from 3 to 7 minutes just to op...
After talking with several friends who use Spotify, Premium or not, we all ended up with the same conclusion : it takes forever to load.😥 No kidding, I lauch the desktop app and just end up using m...
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There was a long thread here with me describing a bug and being put off again and again and again. Made to jump through countless hoops and told that the bug I was describing was another bug. Then I find out, in the New Desktop Experience, that the f...
There was a long thread here with me describing a bug and being put off again and again and again. Made to jump through countless hoops and told that the bug I was describing was another bug. ...
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windows 10 desktop versionspotify doesnt play 128k bits local files
windows 10 desktop version spotify doesnt play 128k bits local files
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[ I'm from France and im using the spotify premium desktop app on my laptop with windows 10 ] I noticed an annoying bug with liked albums. I searched for it on the forum, and i already tried uninstall and install again. My issue : When i start spotif...
[ I'm from France and im using the spotify premium desktop app on my laptop with windows 10 ] I noticed an annoying bug with liked albums. I searched for it on the forum, and i already tried...
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I don’t want to take the chance of losing them. If I remove the files from my computer, will they remain in my liked songs on Spotify? The folder I use for local files is so full now. I need to free up space on my computer.PlanPremium CountryU.S.Devi...
I don’t want to take the chance of losing them. If I remove the files from my computer, will they remain in my liked songs on Spotify? The folder I use for local files is so full now. I need to...
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PlanFreeCountryRussian federationDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue"don't like" button has disappeared in playlist "Discover Weekly". I already reinstalled the App. What can i do to return this?
Plan Free Country Russian federation Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue "don't like" button has disappeared in playlist "Discover Weekly". I already r...
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Some weeks ago I started having problems opening pictures in Windows 10. The picture program would either not start, or it would just go black. I tried to Google it, but could not find any solutions to it. One day I realised that there were multiple ...
Some weeks ago I started having problems opening pictures in Windows 10. The picture program would either not start, or it would just go black. I tried to Google it, but could not find any solutions ...
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I don’t understand why some Spotify user interface changes are made when they make the experience WORSE. Where is the user research informing that users don’t want the repeat functionality (or clear visibility of this functionality) anymore??? I now ...
I don’t understand why some Spotify user interface changes are made when they make the experience WORSE. Where is the user research informing that users don’t want the repeat functionality (or clear ...
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Just yesterday all of my local files suddenly disappeared. I rescanned everything and then only the local files that were specifically in my playlist were the only ones...
Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Just yesterday all of my local files suddenly disappeared. I rescanned everythi...
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWin10Spotify build: 1.1.46.916.g416cacf1 My Question or IssueFor the last several weeks, I have had an issue where my computer will freeze for 2 seconds and then Spotify's audio quality will drop. A common...
Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Win10 Spotify build: 1.1.46.916.g416cacf1 My Question or Issue For the last several weeks, I have had an issue where my comp...
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PlanPremiumCountryPhilippinesDeviceHP LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI cannot see the songs in the playlists that I have created in the spotify pc application. The page says "the playlist is currently empty". You also could not ...
Plan Premium Country Philippines Device HP Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I cannot see the songs in the playlists that I have created in the spotify pc appli...
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Plan PremiumCountry UK DeviceLenovo Thinkpad T480Operating SystemWindows 10 1903 My Question or IssueThe option to remove songs from my Made For You > My Daily Mix playlists has disappeared, was this an intentional update or is there somethingn wrong...
Plan Premium Country UK Device Lenovo Thinkpad T480 Operating System Windows 10 1903 My Question or Issue The option to remove songs from my Made For You > My Daily Mix play...
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This is on Windows 10. I just re-downloaded and then updated the app to the newest version. Home screen shows some messed up markup and Now Playing shows a blank black screen.
This is on Windows 10. I just re-downloaded and then updated the app to the newest version. Home screen shows some messed up markup and Now Playing shows a blank black screen.
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PlanFamilyCountryItalyDeviceBoxTVOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueI have Spotify Family used in my living room by all my family. It's installed in a tv box with Windows 10 operating system. The problem is each time a member wants to list...
Plan Family Country Italy Device BoxTV Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I have Spotify Family used in my living room by all my family. It's installed in a tv box with Windows...
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PlanPremiumCountrySwitzerland DevicePC, Sound Card Creative AE-5 plus (G6 USB soundcard i tried too)Operating SystemWindows 10 pro 64bit My Question or IssueIf i try to play a song its not working at all.If I try play songs from a play list its jumpi...
Plan Premium Country Switzerland Device PC, Sound Card Creative AE-5 plus (G6 USB soundcard i tried too) Operating System Windows 10 pro 64bit My Question or Issue If i try t...
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PlanPremiumCountryTurkey DevicePCWindows 10 My Question or Issue Hello changing cache location doesn't work on Windows. I set the cache location in a different hard drive but spotify still stores data in my main windows partition. Need help
Plan Premium Country Turkey Device PC Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hello changing cache location doesn't work on Windows. I set the cache location in a different ha...
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I never asked for, or was never asked to participate in this forced downgrade. As a paying customer i want the old version back NOW.
I never asked for, or was never asked to participate in this forced downgrade. As a paying customer i want the old version back NOW.
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