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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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Spotify in Kiosk Mode

Hi GuysIm want to run Spotify in Kiosk Mode. My PC is running on Windows 10 newest Version. I tried it with the Spotify App but it doesn't work? Can someone pls help me

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Hi Guys Im want to run Spotify in Kiosk Mode. My PC is running on Windows 10 newest Version. I tried it with the Spotify App but it doesn't work? Can someone pls help me

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Problem with Bluetooth On PC

PlanFreeCountryCzech RepublicDevicePcOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi guys, I have a problem with spotify on pc. I once connected a bluetooth speaker to my pc and fine then I disconnected it and wanted to listen to music normally but...

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Plan Free Country Czech Republic Device Pc Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hi guys, I have a problem with spotify on pc. I once connected a bluetooth speaker to my p...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Chrome mini player not resizing properly

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceGoogle Chrome browserOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI use spotify exclusively via the web player during work (9-5 m-f), as the sound is louder through chrome. I use the mini player for the convenience and...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device Google Chrome browser Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I use spotify exclusively via the web player during work (9-5 m-f), as the s...

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message keeps saying can't play this song right now

I go to play my songs as an artist and others start playingand the message says on bottom when I try to play mineis cant play this song right now

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I go to play my songs as an artist and others start playing and the message says on bottom when I try to play mine is cant play this song right now

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Zoom settings not saving.

On the Spotify app (Win 11, downloaded through Microsoft Store), the zoom level applied is not saved when the app is closed and reopened. This leaads to me having to rezoom the window and resize the library and now playing tab every time I open the a...

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On the Spotify app (Win 11, downloaded through Microsoft Store), the zoom level applied is not saved when the app is closed and reopened. This leaads to me having to rezoom the window and resize the ...

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Can't Start Spotify App on Windows 10

I get the following when I try to start the Spotify App on Windows 10 PC. "The procedure entry point GetSecureSystemAppDataFolder could not be located in the dynamic link library C:\Windows\System32\daxexec.dll" Any help would be appreciate.

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I get the following when I try to start the Spotify App on Windows 10 PC.   "The procedure entry point GetSecureSystemAppDataFolder could not be located in the dynamic link library C:\Windows\S...

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Superuser Contribution [desktop] desktop app defaults to web login

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have the spotify desktop app on my school laptop but the school has the spotify website blocked. Since the app requires website login and I am unable to access this, is there...

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Plan Premium Country Australia Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have the spotify desktop app on my school laptop but the school has the spotify website blocked. Since...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify always skips one specific song

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceBoth laptop and desktop PCOperating SystemWindows 11 and Windows 10 (respectively) My Question or IssueEvery time I try to listen to the Danger Days album from start to finish, "Jet-Star and the Kobra Kid / Traffic Report" ALW...

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Plan Free Country USA Device Both laptop and desktop PC Operating System Windows 11 and Windows 10 (respectively)   My Question or Issue Every time I try to listen to the Danger Days a...

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Superuser Contribution Hissing/static when listening.

So I have an issue when listening to the desktop Spotify app I on and off hear hissing/static that follows the bass/melody of the specific song. I am using wireless pro artic Steelseries headphones and the hissing/static is definitely from the spotif...

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So I have an issue when listening to the desktop Spotify app I on and off hear hissing/static that follows the bass/melody of the specific song. I am using wireless pro artic Steelseries headphones a...

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Spotify installer - error code: 24

Plan Premium Country Italy Device PC Operating System Windows 7 Pro My Question or Issue My computer is in a work domain and my domain user can't install from the temp directory so I updated Spotify with a local administator to version 1.0.94.262 (un...

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Plan Premium Country Italy  Device PC Operating System Windows 7 Pro   My Question or Issue My computer is in a work domain and my domain user can't install from th...

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Superuser Contribution bug with show less

STR:Open spotify on webLoginNavigate to any artist with at least 10 songs in PopularClick on Show moreClick on Show lessObserve behaviorCurrent result:Popular list does not collapse to 5 songsExpected result:Popular list does collapse to 5 songs

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STR: Open spotify on web Login Navigate to any artist with at least 10 songs in Popular Click on Show more Click on Show less Observe behavior Current result: Popular list does not collapse...

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Superuser Contribution Bug: Expanding Album Art Eliminates Friend Activity

Expanding the album artwork opens the album art in the right-side panel. This causes the Friend Activity panel - normally in that spot - to completely go away. Even when the album art is minimized, the Friend Activity panel does not reappear. When I ...

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Expanding the album artwork opens the album art in the right-side panel. This causes the Friend Activity panel - normally in that spot - to completely go away.    Even when the album art ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution When family member listens on Echo Dot it stops playing on my device

I have a family plan, and everyone has set up their own accounts which I invited.If I am listening to my account on Windows PC at work or Android phone in car and daughter starts playing music on her account on her Echo Dot it takes control and sound...

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I have a family plan, and everyone has set up their own accounts which I invited. If I am listening to my account on Windows PC at work or Android phone in car and daughter starts playing music on h...

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Superuser Contribution Playback stops on PC app when I move the mouse

Sometimes when I play a song, and then move my mouse on the PC app the playback stops as soon as I move the mouse. The only way to fix this is to reboot, and it doesn't always work. I've re-installed the app 2x now, and it eventually starts happening...

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Sometimes when I play a song, and then move my mouse on the PC app the playback stops as soon as I move the mouse.  The only way to fix this is to reboot, and it doesn't always work.  ...

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Superuser Contribution Possible UX Issue - Three Dots Icon on Top-left is not Responsive when Zoomed Out

Hey there, I don't know if it's solely happening on my end but I randomly realized an unexpected UI behaviour of the desktop app, and I wanted to let you guys know about it as I think it might be unintended. The three dots icon on the top-left side o...

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Hey there,   I don't know if it's solely happening on my end but I randomly realized an unexpected UI behaviour of the desktop app, and I wanted to let you guys know about it as I think it mig...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify playing on all devices

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceSamsung Galaxy 22, Windows 11, Android Auto My Question or IssueWhen I play spotify on any device, it starts playing on ALL devices. So if spotify is playing on my desktop then if it also is on my phone. And when get in the...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Samsung Galaxy 22, Windows 11, Android Auto   My Question or Issue When I play spotify on any device, it starts playing on ALL devices. So if spotify is p...

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New Laptop, cannot download playlists

Hi, I have a new laptop, and am trying to download albums/playlistsd but receiving the following error: Device Limit ReachedRemove all downloads from another device to listen offline with this one. How do I do this for my old (now inoperable) laptop ...

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Hi,   I have a new laptop, and am trying to download albums/playlistsd but receiving the following error:   Device Limit Reached Remove all downloads from another device to listen offl...

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Sound reduced because by google chrome

PlanPremiumCountryBelgiumDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello, I have this annoying issue that my spotify sound is reduced by sounds of my browser. For example when I get a message on facebook, the little sound will reduc...

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Plan Premium Country Belgium Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hello,   I have this annoying issue that my spotify sound is reduced by sounds of ...

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