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Can't play an artist's discography on the desktop app

Plan Premium Device PC / Android My Question or Issue This happened a few days ago. Normally when i clicked an Artist > Discography > Show All > And play a song, the next song was from the next album of the artist. Now, the next song is a random one ...

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Issue : no volume control in spotify when exclusive mode is activated

Premium member, France, Windows 10 64 bits updated, Focusrite Audio solo usb external soundcard updated, Desktop app updated I talk with the customer service, we try to solve my problem and they told me that it should be an issue that I have to talk ...

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Black Screen (June 15 2026 install)

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceDesktop PC IntelOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueFollowed clean re-install instructions after getting black screen at startup. Installed the latest June 15 version from the Windows Store. Ran once without p...

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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 are...

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Windows Desktop version bluescreen dpc_watchdog_violation

Hi - since the last update of the desktop Spotify (oct. 30), I am experiencing the above, but only while listening, not when just the software ist open. Any ideas where this comes from and what to do to fix it ? Many thanksBeat System: /Win 10 Pro 19...

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Hi - since the last update of the desktop Spotify (oct. 30), I am experiencing the above, but only while listening, not when just the software ist open. Any ideas where this comes from and what to do...

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Where are the 30-minute ad-free offers on Desktop?

Hey guys, I'm just wondering why I am not getting any 30-minute ad-free offers that appear when you start playing on Desktop. I remember getting some, but they aren't just coming up anymore. I now only get them on my iPhone. I don't want an ad about ...

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Hey guys, I'm just wondering why I am not getting any 30-minute ad-free offers that appear when you start playing on Desktop. I remember getting some, but they aren't just coming up anymore. I now on...

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Shuffle/repeat completely gone from my Windows 10 desktop.

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceDesktop PC running Windows 10(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System Windows 10 My Question or IssueI have looked at all the other entries about this subject. None seem to cover the issue I have....

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Plan Premium Country UK   Device Desktop PC running Windows 10 (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System  Windows 10   My Question or Issue I hav...

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Customer order of tracks on a playlist

Hi All,I'm using the Android app and the Windows Desktop App and I cannot see a way to set a customer order for the tracks on my playlist (other than adding them to the play list in the right sequence). I've looked through this forum and they all see...

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Hi All, I'm using the Android app and the Windows Desktop App and I cannot see a way to set a customer order for the tracks on my playlist (other than adding them to the play list in the right seque...

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How to Dislike an Artist

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI can't find any option to stop an artist from playing?This is a deal breaker for me I don't want to accidentally have Dire Straights or Pet Shop Boys come on, that is sure to...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I can't find any option to stop an artist from playing? This is a deal breaker for me I don't want...

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Local files not downloaded

I selected part of my local files and placed them in playlist but when I toggled the download button off everything grayed out. Now when I turn it on it's stuck on waiting. Still playable in the local files tab though. I tried copying some songs (fro...

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I selected part of my local files and placed them in playlist but when I toggled the download button off everything grayed out. Now when I turn it on it's stuck on waiting. Still playable in the loca...

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Solved!! Spotify DEAD on Windows 10?

I have linked the issue since I'm not good at describing things. This happens on any system running Spotify. It does this on 100% of Windows 10 PC's. It has done this on an HP Omen, my custom deskop (running Windows 10 Pro rather than home) and my ne...

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 I have linked the issue since I'm not good at describing things. This happens on any system running Spotify. It does this on 100% of Windows 10 PC's. It has done this on an HP Omen, my custom d...

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Spotify Freeze when using on desktop

Hello Community, i have a premium account in France. I Use spotify with my desktop (windows10) or my mobile.When i'm using spotify on my desktop, it freeze in a random way, sometimes 3 minutes after i opened it, sometimes 1 hour after....I've notice ...

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Hello Community,   i have a premium account in France. I Use spotify with my desktop (windows10) or my mobile. When i'm using spotify on my desktop, it freeze in a random way, sometimes 3 min...

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Solved!! Can't play music, all playlists empty

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueFollowed all troubleshooting steps, including full uninstall (as far as I could tell...) and signing in with a different account. Songs do not play at all, and all playlists a...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Followed all troubleshooting steps, including full uninstall (as far as I could tell...) and signing in wi...

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After I open the app, no artists show in the Artist tab.

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceDell LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueAfter I startup my computer, Spotify is the first app I open unless otherwise. So after I'd open the app, and it loads the Home tab, I'd check the Artist tab ...

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Plan Free Country United States Device Dell Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue After I startup my computer, Spotify is the first app I open unless otherwise. So ...

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Installing as user, but uninstalling you need to be admin?

PlanBothCountrySweden DeviceHP laptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have a company provided computer which means i am not admin. To install Spotify you don't have to be admin. So downloaded and installed it.After running the softwar...

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Plan Both Country Sweden   Device HP laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have a company provided computer which means i am not admin. To install Spotify y...

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We can't play this until you allow this artist in the Spotify phone app

I can not play some songs from the Windows 10 Spotify program nor my Android LG G4 phone. I used to be able to play Thunder (by Imagine Dragons) and Renegades (by X Ambassadors). However, they will not play at all. Others in my family do not have pro...

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I can not play some songs from the Windows 10 Spotify program nor my Android LG G4 phone. I used to be able to play Thunder (by Imagine Dragons) and Renegades (by X Ambassadors). However, they will n...

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desktop app keeps jumping back to start screen

my desktop app won't let me off the launch screen for more than a second. whether i'm trying to view a previously created playlist, browse a new artist, or view a radio station, it jumps me right back to the lauch screen after it displays the screen ...

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my desktop app won't let me off the launch screen for more than a second.  whether i'm trying to view a previously created playlist, browse a new artist, or view a radio station, it jumps me rig...

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Internet connection

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceLenovo Yoga X1Operating SystemWindows 10Desktop app says I have no internet connection when I actually do (because I'm using the connection to file this message). Error code: 4 My Question or Issue

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Lenovo Yoga X1 Operating System Windows 10 Desktop app says I have no internet connection when I actually do (because I'm using the connection to file this mes...

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Songs autoplaying

I am using the app on Windows.When I have a song paused and go back to doing whatever, the app involuntarily plays the song. I pause again, it plays. Spotify is not open on any other devices so it can't be a connect issue.I have tried restarting the ...

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I am using the app on Windows. When I have a song paused and go back to doing whatever, the app involuntarily plays the song. I pause again, it plays. Spotify is not open on any other devices so it ...

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Solved!! No internet connection detected error code 4 in Windows 7

Yesterday, I updated my Spotify app on Windows 7, and since then, I am getting this error. I have restarted my PC, reinstalled the app multiple times, cleared cache, tried changing the proxy settings, checked if my country is the right one on the web...

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Yesterday, I updated my Spotify app on Windows 7, and since then, I am getting this error. I have restarted my PC, reinstalled the app multiple times, cleared cache, tried changing the proxy settings...

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How To Turn Off Automatic Download on Desktop

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceDesktop-PCOperating SystemWindows 7 My Question or IssueHey there!I've had this issue for a while now which has stopped me from using Spotify on my PC at all. The issue is that I can't open Spotify without the applicati...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device Desktop-PC Operating System Windows 7   My Question or Issue Hey there! I've had this issue for a while now which has stopped me from using Spotify...

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How to uninstall spotify completely

How to uninstall spotify completely? I mean no traces in folders, registry etc. I'm using Windows 10 Home. I need to know how to remove my account too. My Firewall showing tons of connections with some servers when I run Spotify. I don't trust you an...

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How to uninstall spotify completely? I mean no traces in folders, registry etc. I'm using Windows 10 Home. I need to know how to remove my account too. My Firewall showing tons of connections with so...

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Why my computer freezes when I close spotify?

Never had this problem beforeI tried ctrl alt delete it didn't work. I had to restart it.My hard drive was being a slowpoke had to wait.

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Never had this problem before I tried ctrl alt delete it didn't work. I had to restart it. My hard drive was being a slowpoke had to wait.

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Download songs/albums only on one device

PlanPremiumCountryGreeceDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello, Is there an option that the downloaded songs & albums can be stored in only one device?I have downloaded some in my Android phone, where I need them, but I just...

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    Plan Premium Country Greece Device Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hello,  Is there an option that the downloaded songs & albums can...

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