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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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minklet

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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 I can't change any of the details of a playlist

PlanFreeCountryUKDevice(desktop computer)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueI'm using the desktop app on windows 10 and trying to edit the details of a playlist such as adding a description or changing the image.The playlist is mine. It...

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Plan Free Country UK Device (desktop computer) Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue I'm using the desktop app on windows 10 and trying to edit the details of a playlist...

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Superuser Contribution Two specific albums will not disappear from my recently played list.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueThere's two albums on the home spotify page that simply will not disappear from the recently played section. I have cleared out all the recently played items from the...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue There's two albums on the home spotify page that simply will not disappear from the recently played...

Peter

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Superuser Contribution Cannot listen to local files

PlanPremiumCountryIrelandDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have recently moved to a new account, and it appears there is a difference in UI whenever I switch accounts. Under the new UI I cannot access my local files and add the...

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Plan Premium Country Ireland Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have recently moved to a new account, and it appears there is a difference in UI whenever I ...

Peter

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Superuser Contribution Not show the functions local files

PlanoPremiumPaísBrasilDispositivoDesktopSistema OperacionalWindows 10 Minha pergunta ou questãoThe function of local files and editing the photo of the playlist does not appear

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Plano Premium País Brasil Dispositivo Desktop Sistema Operacional Windows 10   Minha pergunta ou questão The function of local files and editing the photo of the playlist does not appe...

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Profile Picture Won't Change

PlanFreeCountry DeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSo a couple of weeks ago, I went to change my profile pic. On my profile it changed, but in the top right hand corner, it displayed my old profile pic. When I closed down the ...

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Plan Free Country   Device Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue So a couple of weeks ago, I went to change my profile pic. On my profile it changed, but in th...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Signin Error

PlanPremiumCountryNew ZealandDeviceDesktop WindowsOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueEvery time I close Spotify and reopen it, I get signed out and when I try to sign back in it gives me this error message but eventually signs me in after...

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Plan Premium Country New Zealand Device Desktop Windows Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Every time I close Spotify and reopen it, I get signed out and when I try to ...

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Spotify says no connection but the rest of my PC has no issues

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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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.)   My Question or Issue  

skroon19

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Desktop App Constantly Skips Songs with no keys being pressed

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI've had Spotify the same way on this computer for about 4 years, it only started going haywire about 4 months ago and I've spend countless hours on every forum trying out new...

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Plan Premium Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I've had Spotify the same way on this computer for about 4 years, it only started going haywire abo...

skroon19

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Superuser Contribution CAN'T USE BASIC SPOTIFY FEATURES

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI AM MISSING FEATURES ON THE DESKTOP APPI CAN NO LONGER SELECT ALL + COPY + PASTE PLAYLISTS OVER TO A NEW PLAYLISTI CAN NO LONGER CREATE COLLAB PLAYLISTSI CAN NO LONGER S...

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  Plan Premium Country UK Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I AM MISSING FEATURES ON THE DESKTOP APP I CAN NO LONGER SELECT ALL + COPY + PASTE PL...

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Annoyances of a Christian on desktop

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceASUS with Logitech MX Master 3 wireless mouseOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue From my Daily Mixes, Spotify knows that I major on Christian music, and so why does Spotify push a Buddhist lotus (Daily Wellness) ...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device ASUS with Logitech MX Master 3 wireless mouse Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue   From my Daily Mixes, Spotify knows that I major ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Stop playing/dislike button missing

PlanPremiumCountryBelgiumDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSince a few days, my dislike/stop playing button has gone missing in my (up to date) Spotify app in Windows 10 from my daily mixes. For some reason, Spotify has stil...

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Plan Premium Country Belgium Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Since a few days, my dislike/stop playing button has gone missing in my (up to date) Spot...

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Superuser Contribution Cannot update my country settings.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I am part of a family plan. My family members permanently moved to Berlin and I am now in So...

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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.)   My Question or Issue I am par...

Mario

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Superuser Contribution Discover Weekly - Wrong Person

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicePC, SmartphoneOperating SystemWindows 10, Android My Question or IssueMy Discover Weekly shows a different person from my Facebook friends and also plays their music. A bit strange...Anyone got the same problem?

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device PC, Smartphone Operating System Windows 10, Android   My Question or Issue My Discover Weekly shows a different person from my Facebook friends and ...

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Solved!! what is the run command to open spotify?

what is the command to open spotify using the run window? Example, winword opens word, chrome opens chrome, but for spotify I have to use the whole target. How can I open spotify by just using spotify or something simpler than the target address?

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what is the command to open spotify using the run window? Example, winword opens word, chrome opens chrome, but for spotify I have to use the whole target. How can I open spotify by just using spotif...

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Superuser Contribution Songs Keep Skipping

PlanFreeCountryUSAOperating SystemWindows My Question or IssueI recently downloaded Spotify on desktop and it keeps skipping songs without playing them. Spotify works on mobile and through the internet just not the app, I have looked throughout the f...

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Plan Free Country USA Operating System Windows   My Question or Issue I recently downloaded Spotify on desktop and it keeps skipping songs without playing them. Spotify works on mobile a...

Mario

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Superuser Contribution Spotify on desktop keeps crashing.

DevicePC Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueAfter around a minute and a half into a song my Spotify crashes every single time. I tried deleting it and re downloading i but that didn't fix it

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  Device PC  Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue After around a minute and a half into a song my Spotify crashes every single time. I tried deleting it and re dow...

Ivan

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [Desktop] Different accounts have different formats?

I made a Spotify account for both my mom and I, and use hers when with her because it has her music preferences. On her account, I can change playlist covers, make playlists collaborative, and add a description of them. However, on my account, there ...

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I made a Spotify account for both my mom and I, and use hers when with her because it has her music preferences.  On her account, I can change playlist covers, make playlists collaborative, and ...

Katerina

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Premium Listen Along Not Working Properly

So my boyfriend and I recently purchased 3 months of Premium so that we could listen along together. Problem is it's not working properly. We're both using Windows 10 Desktop, joining via Discord. We've tried both the app and web version of Discord, ...

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So my boyfriend and I recently purchased 3 months of Premium so that we could listen along together. Problem is it's not working properly.   We're both using Windows 10 Desktop, joining via Di...

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Solved!! Missing local files option with premium subscription?

I have premium Spotify subscription, but I'm unable to find the "Show Local Files" option under the Settings menu. It's fine yesterday, but now the option is missing along with some option on the left hand bar. Was there any update I'm not aware of?

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I have premium Spotify subscription, but I'm unable to find the "Show Local Files" option under the Settings menu. It's fine yesterday, but now the option is missing along with some option on the lef...

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Solved!! Spotify skips every song within seconds

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueIf I start a playlist, can be any playlist, the songs are getting skipped instantly. I reinstalled the app and it still don't work. I tried the Webplayer and there it's w...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue If I start a playlist, can be any playlist, the songs are getting skipped instantly. I reinsta...

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