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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 Non-windows store version unavailable

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevicePCOperating System Windows 10 My Question or IssueAccording to the FAQ I need to uninstall the windows store version before I can install the .exe version. However, I can't find the app version available for download. The in...

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Plan Premium Country US Device PC Operating System  Windows 10   My Question or Issue According to the FAQ I need to uninstall the windows store version before I can install the ....

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Spotify Web Player Doesn't Open

PlanPremium CountryPortugal DeviceDELL Desktop / Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Operating SystemWindows 10 / Android 10 My Question or IssueI was listening to music on my DELL desktop using Google Chrome and suddenly it stopped. I tried refreshing the page,...

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  Plan Premium   Country Portugal    Device DELL Desktop / Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro   Operating System Windows 10 / Android 10   My Question or Issue I was ...

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Spotify doesn't work with Discord

PlanPremiumCountryIsraelDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify simply doesn't work with Discord in any way, shape, or form. I've tried every fix I found online to no avail, both apps are connected and linked to one another how...

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Plan Premium Country Israel Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Spotify simply doesn't work with Discord in any way, shape, or form. I've tried every fix I fou...

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LYRICS

PlanPremiumCountryArgentinaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueGood day! I just realized that the lyrics are available on Spotify on my mobile. My question is about the lyrics from Spotify on the PC. Thanks in advance.

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Plan Premium Country Argentina Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Good day! I just realized that the lyrics are available on Spotify on my mobile. My question is abou...

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show album cover next to song on pc

on pc is there a way to show the album cover of a song in a playlist or liked songs next to the name of it similar to how it appears on mobile.i have premium if that matters.thank you

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on pc is there a way to show the album cover of a song in a playlist or liked songs next to the name of it similar to how it appears on mobile. i have premium if that matters. thank you

Jollof

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Spotify non riproduce più alcun brano

Come da titolo, Spotify non riproduce più alcun tipo di brano sul computer, sia in streaming sia locale. Ho già provato svariatissime volte a disinstallare l'app e a reinstallarla, ma la situazione rimane la stessa..L'errore che viene riportato è: Or...

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Come da titolo, Spotify non riproduce più alcun tipo di brano sul computer, sia in streaming sia locale.  Ho già provato svariatissime volte a disinstallare l'app e a reinstallarla, ma la situa...

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Superuser Contribution Heaphones aren't connecting

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceDell LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueMy headphones are not connecting to my spotify desktop app but whenever I use Youtube or Netflix the headphones work. So I was wondering if there is any so...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device Dell Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue My headphones are not connecting to my spotify desktop app but whenever I use Y...

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My Spotify desktop application keeps going offline randomly

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(Razer Blade 15)Operating System(Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI have this weird issue with the Desktop Spotify application. Every time I open the Spotify application, by-default it shows that the laptop isn't connec...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device (Razer Blade 15) Operating System (Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I have this weird issue with the Desktop Spotify application. Every time I op...

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Solved!! Spotify can't play this right now

PlanPremiumDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify gives error message "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." no matter what song I try to play. Changing audio output ...

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Plan Premium Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Spotify gives error message "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you c...

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there is no "PITCH A SONG" button on the website

I can't add my own tracks because there is no "PITCH A SONG" buttonPlanFreeCountryRussiaDeviceXiaomiOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue

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I can't add my own tracks because there is no "PITCH A SONG" button Plan Free Country Russia Device Xiaomi Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue  

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[Desktop][Other] Spotify desktop app (Win 10) not responsive

Hello I've been using Spotify for about 5+ years and recently on my desktop and sometimes iPhone App it has been unresponsive. It will open and start playing music but won't let me skip the song or choose another song. And then halfway throughout the...

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Hello I've been using Spotify for about 5+ years and recently on my desktop and sometimes iPhone App it has been unresponsive. It will open and start playing music but won't let me skip the song or c...

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Shuffle keeps deactivating

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI'm often shifting between my own playlist or playlists made for me and I have noticed that it often deactivates the shuffle button. This has been an issue since I starte...

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  Plan Premium Country Denmark Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I'm often shifting between my own playlist or playlists made for me and I have noticed...

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Problems with Chromecast (Not listed in device list + losing connection)

PlanPremiumCountry BrazilDevicePersonal ComputerOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue When using Spotify App (obtained from windows store), I'm not able to stream it to my TV through chromecast as it does not appear in Devices List. But, if...

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Plan Premium Country  Brazil Device Personal Computer Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue  When using Spotify App (obtained from windows store), I'm not able t...

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Superuser Contribution Add support for Google ChromeCast Audio?

I really can't believe I am still having to ask this question. The last 12 page thread on this full of people begging for a fix was marked as 'solved' (which it wasn't) and then locked for being old. Why is it I cannot cast audio from the Mac desktop...

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  I really can't believe I am still having to ask this question. The last 12 page thread on this full of people begging for a fix was marked as 'solved' (which it wasn't) and then locked for be...

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Starting Spotify Connect on Windows Desktop App

Hi, I read in this forum that Spotify Connect has been implemented to the Windows Desktop App.But how to START Spotify Connect via my Windows 10 Computer? The "Other Devices" menue is not active.Spotify Connect activation only works via Android Smart...

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Hi,   I read in this forum that Spotify Connect has been implemented to the Windows Desktop App. But how to START Spotify Connect via my Windows 10 Computer? The "Other Devices" menue is not ...

MattSuda

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List of available devices incomplete

When I want to stream from my desktop app to other devices in my network, it shows nor my chromecast audio, nor my google home, UNLESS they are actively used at that moment. It seems this flaw is specific for the spotify desktop application because m...

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When I want to stream from my desktop app to other devices in my network, it shows nor my chromecast audio, nor my google home, UNLESS they are actively used at that moment.   It seems this fl...

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Scanning for chromecasts dont work.

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceGaming rig.Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI noticed that the windows desktop client can't find the Audio renderers on the network properly. But using something like VLC works perfectly same with Chrome br...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Gaming rig. Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I noticed that the windows desktop client can't find the Audio renderers on the networ...

MattSuda

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Google Home / Chromecast not visible from Windows Store App

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 10, full updates My Question or IssueI run several Google Home Minis in my house. I can stream to them from Spotify for Android with no problems. From my laptop, I only see the Amazon Fire ...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device Laptop Operating System Windows 10, full updates   My Question or Issue I run several Google Home Minis in my house. I can stream to them from Spoti...

MattSuda

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Windows store spotify doesn't see local google home speakers

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceWindows 10 Laptop - Spotify 1.1.16.522.g55a4b852 (Microsoft Store Version)Operating SystemWindows 10 Home Version 1903My Question or IssueI have 2 google home minis and a chromecast on my local network, they don'...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Windows 10 Laptop - Spotify 1.1.16.522.g55a4b852 (Microsoft Store Version) Operating System Windows 10 Home Version 1903 My Question or Issue I hav...

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Superuser Contribution Casting to Chromecast stops every 60min

PlanFreeCountryItalyDevicePC desktopOperating SystemWin7 My Question or IssueSince I moved to a new office, casting form Win7 to Chromecast had encountered several issues.1 - First and more annoing is that casting stops every 60 minutes. Precisely. H...

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Plan Free Country Italy Device PC desktop Operating System Win7   My Question or Issue Since I moved to a new office, casting form Win7 to Chromecast had encountered several issues. 1...

MattSuda

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