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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...
PlanFree/Country uk Device LENOVO laptopOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueMy spotify was working but alll of a sudden it is coming up with " This song is not aVAILAble. If you have the file on your computer y...
Plan Free/ Country uk Device LENOVO laptop Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue My spotify was working but alll of a sudden...
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PlanPremiumCountry GermanyDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Whenever I try to play a local file spotify seems to play it as normal (progress bar moves) however no sound is output to any device connected. Streamed songs are outpu...
Plan Premium Country Germany Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Whenever I try to play a local file spotify seems to play it as normal (progress b...
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PlanPremiumCountry ArgentinaDeviceHP Omen & Lenovo Y50 gaming laptopsOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Spotify comprimises windows 10 stability if you add a source with local media. For some reason it claims the whole system memory (my ...
Plan Premium Country Argentina Device HP Omen & Lenovo Y50 gaming laptops Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Spotify comprimises windows 10 stability if...
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PlanPremiumCountry CanadaDeviceComputerOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I just want to know where the Spotify app is on my computer. Can't find it, can't put it on the desktop. It is in the Start Menu, but it will not show File Locatio...
Plan Premium Country Canada Device Computer Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I just want to know where the Spotify app is on my computer. Can't find it, c...
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PlanPremiumCountry Device(Acer Laptop)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueIn my file explorer when I look for music all i see is 00, 0b, 0c etc. I want to export for whatever reason but there isn't any music there.
Plan Premium Country Device (Acer Laptop) Operating System (Windows 10) My Question or Issue In my file explorer when I look for music all i see is 00, 0b, 0c etc. I want to e...
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It happens to me quite often that I add new songs to my music library using my phone, and then when I open the PC app those songs are missing (app is not synchronizing correctly). Even though that when I open the browser version, I see those songs, t...
It happens to me quite often that I add new songs to my music library using my phone, and then when I open the PC app those songs are missing (app is not synchronizing correctly). Even though that wh...
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PlanPremiumCountry: usa DeviceWindows 10 desktopOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Is there a way to make a playlist offline on the spotify windows 10 desktop client? I was able to download a playlist on the ...
Plan Premium Country: usa Device Windows 10 desktop Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Is there a way to make a playlist ...
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Hi! I tried logging in to Spotify today but I'm getting this error: "A Firewall may be blocking Spotify. Please update your firewall to allow Spotify. Additionally, you could try changing the currently used proxy settings[Error Code:17]" I'm not usin...
Hi! I tried logging in to Spotify today but I'm getting this error: "A Firewall may be blocking Spotify. Please update your firewall to allow Spotify. Additionally, you could try changing the current...
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Ive tried reinstalling, but whenever I open spotify (as admin or normally) its invisible and bugs completely.I dont know how to fix this, and I honestly cant find any threads about this topic either. Operating SystemWindows 10
Ive tried reinstalling, but whenever I open spotify (as admin or normally) its invisible and bugs completely. I dont know how to fix this, and I honestly cant find any threads about this top...
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My laptop is ancient: still running 32-bit XP. I just started using Spotify again after years of not using it (I'd forgotten I even had an account), and I get a message on the screen saying that support for XP will soon be ending. But I don't have th...
My laptop is ancient: still running 32-bit XP. I just started using Spotify again after years of not using it (I'd forgotten I even had an account), and I get a message on the screen sayin...
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i have used this playlist for years without ssue and suddenly it has stopped letting me play it https://open.spotify.com/user/nichobe/playlist/2Wc5tYEAsxNhDXmMCNwJKE please advise as this is happening on desktop, android, google home it just does not...
i have used this playlist for years without ssue and suddenly it has stopped letting me play it https://open.spotify.com/user/nichobe/playlist/2Wc5tYEAsxNhDXmMCNwJKE please advise a...
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PlanPremium DeviceCustom PCOperating System(Windows 10 Home) My Question or Issue Every time I try to launch Spotify on my desktop I get this error messageI've tried uninstalling, reinstalling (through the windows store and the traditional way from t...
Plan Premium Device Custom PC Operating System (Windows 10 Home) My Question or Issue Every time I try to launch Spotify on my desktop I get this error message I've tr...
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PlanPremiumCountry ItalyDeviceIpod, PC Windows 7 My Question or Issue Sometime when I open spotify on my PC or Ipod it appears a green light that tell me that I listening on web player chrome (that I didn't use) with songs or playlists that I never l...
Plan Premium Country Italy Device Ipod, PC Windows 7 My Question or Issue Sometime when I open spotify on my PC or Ipod it appears a green light that tell me that...
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PlanFreeCountry USDevicePCOperating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The app keeps going back to my local files. Which is very frustrating. I keep trying to listen to a relaxing music playlist, it plays one song, then it jumps to a random song ...
Plan Free Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The app keeps going back to my local files. Which is very frustrating. I kee...
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PlanFree/PremiumCountry North Korea Device(PC)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or Issue Spotify won't play the ad so I can listen to music. I have turned it off and back on again, it just won't play.
Plan Free/Premium Country North Korea Device (PC) Operating System (Windows 10) My Question or Issue Spotify won't play the ad so I can listen to music. I have turn...
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PremiumUSA Desktop, windows 7. Spotify is VERY slow to open. I click the desktop app and it can take more than 30 minutes to use spotify, the app opens but i cant see anything but friends on the side for a long period of time and am unable to click a...
Premium USA Desktop, windows 7. Spotify is VERY slow to open. I click the desktop app and it can take more than 30 minutes to use spotify, the app ope...
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PlanPremiumCountry GermanyDeviceAcer LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 64bit Version 1803 (Build 17134.228) My Question or Issue I have tried to install spotify on my laptop with windows 10 before. However, I always get the same error where the spotif...
Plan Premium Country Germany Device Acer Laptop Operating System Windows 10 64bit Version 1803 (Build 17134.228) My Question or Issue I have tried to install spotify on m...
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PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceHP and ASUS laptopsOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Alright, so this is absolutely getting ridiculous. For the past two years that I've used Spotify (starting with using premium), I've NEVER STOPPED experien...
Plan Premium Country USA Device HP and ASUS laptops Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Alright, so this is absolutely getting ridiculous. For the ...
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PlanFreeCountry USADeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindowsMy Question or Issue Spotify audio is not playing. I have:reinstalled Spotify.made sure it is not the headphones or windows sound.restarted the computer.What else can I do?
Plan Free Country USA Device Desktop Operating System Windows My Question or Issue Spotify audio is not playing. I have: reinstalled Spotify. made sure it is not the headphones...
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PlanFree/PremiumCountry US Device Web Browser Operating System Win 10 My Question or Issue Spotify will not unmute. Yes checked win sliders / sound - it is unmutes and all the way up. No problem with any other program on my computer.
Plan Free/Premium Country US Device Web Browser Operating System Win 10 My Question or Issue Spotify will not unmute. Yes checked win sliders / sound ...
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