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Solved!! How to permanently turn off smart shuffle?

PlanPremiumCountryPolandOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI just noticed that a new "smart shuffle mode" putting unwanted "smart recommendations" in my queue was added to my desktop app. How to turn it off permanently or at least make th...

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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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Music changes before song ends

Every song i play it never finishes. it changes to next song half way to 75% of the way through. I have premium, I have cleared cookies and cache, im using google chrome on my internet browser, i have restarted google chrome, restarted the computer a...

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Every song i play it never finishes. it changes to next song half way to 75% of the way through. I have premium, I have cleared cookies and cache, im using google chrome on my internet browser, i hav...

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song is not available

for about last 5-6 days, when i want to listen music from spotify, it always says "this song isn't available..." my internet works and i'm not trying to listen spotify on offline mode. how can i fix this problem?

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for about last 5-6 days, when i want to listen music from spotify, it always says "this song isn't available..." my internet works and i'm not trying to listen spotify on offline mode. how can i...

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Spotify application not responding!

Whenever i log on to Spotify it says "The Spotify application is not responding." I get it every time when i try to log on. Also i got some other errors. ever since the newest update spotify has been crazy wierd. when i click the x button to close sp...

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Whenever i log on to Spotify it says "The Spotify application is not responding." I get it every time when i try to log on. Also i got some other errors. ever since the newest update spotify has been...

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Solved!! Spotify crashes after login since Windows 10 April update

Steps to reproduceRegression bug: Since Windows 10 April update Spotify crashes immediately after login. System InfoApp: I reinstalled the Windows Store app and the standalone Windows application - without succes.OS: Windows 10, Version 1803, Build 1...

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Steps to reproduce Regression bug: Since Windows 10 April update Spotify crashes immediately after login.    System Info App: I reinstalled the Windows Store app and the standalone...

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Solved!! latest version of Spotify desktop?

Hi !I just would like to know what is the latest version of the Spotify app for Windows 8.1I'm running version 1.0.77.338.g758ebd78 for a long time now, is it the latest one?Thanks.

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Hi ! I just would like to know what is the latest version of the Spotify app for Windows 8.1 I'm running version 1.0.77.338.g758ebd78 for a long time now, is it the latest one? Thanks. 🙂

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One big local file can't be put into a playlist

I have spotify premium and have downloaded a 50 minute mp3 file which I would like to put into a playlist. It appears in my local files list but is denied entry into a playlist whereas, other songs in my local files list can be put into playlists. Is...

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I have spotify premium and have downloaded a 50 minute mp3 file which I would like to put into a playlist. It appears in my local files list but is denied entry into a playlist whereas, other songs i...

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Spotify local files problem

I have this problem since long time ago, at the begin it don't bother me but it start to anoying me.A few years ago I linked my local music files in an old pc but when I got a new one, the songs shows in my playlist but I can't played and neither rem...

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I have this problem since long time ago, at the begin it don't bother me but it start to anoying me. A few years ago I linked my local music files in an old pc but when I got a new one, the songs sh...

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Spotify lowers soundquality when switching windows

Hi! So i'll try and explain this as good as I can since the problem is quite weird. I have Spotify open on a second monitor, when the Spotify window is selected (changing songs, switching playlists or just having it marked) the sound is the way it sh...

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Hi!  So i'll try and explain this as good as I can since the problem is quite weird.    I have Spotify open on a second monitor, when the Spotify window is selected (changing song...

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Solved!! What's new?

What's new with Spotify version: 1.0.80.474? I really don't see the difference. If there is a "What's New" link for Spotify, please type it in (I know about how to check for viruses in links so don't even try, I am going to a computer networking trad...

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What's new with Spotify version: 1.0.80.474? I really don't see the difference. If there is a "What's New" link for Spotify, please type it in (I know about how to check for viruses in links so ...

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don't have daily mixes

hey, i have been using spotify for a week or two, at the first day i had the usual 3 daily mixes, a day later until now, i have none. even if i search daily mix it finds the mixes and nothing in them.i have premuim.. how to solve?!

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hey, i have been using spotify for a week or two, at the first day i had the usual 3 daily mixes, a day later until now, i have none. even if i search daily mix it finds the mixes and nothing in them...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify plugin update for Rainmeter skins broken

I spend most of my time on a PC; desktop, laptop or tablet. Seldom use Spotify on my phone. I have used the Rainmeter skins program to provide player control for years. Spotify has developed a plugin for Rainmeter that has finally allowed me to use S...

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I spend most of my time on a PC; desktop, laptop or tablet. Seldom use Spotify on my phone. I have used the Rainmeter skins program to provide player control for years. Spotify has developed a plugin...

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Lyrics, Rotating album art, music videos, really anything other then one album showing on 3 screens

Afternoon,Sorry if this has been answered I can't find an updated thread anywhere. I just setup Spotify premium service and I think I messed something up.My mobile app on galaxy s7 works fine. No issues I was able to get my own music playlist and all...

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Afternoon, Sorry if this has been answered I can't find an updated thread anywhere. I just setup Spotify premium service and I think I messed something up. My mobile app on galaxy s7 works fine. No...

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Echo Nest can't find playlists.

I can see them in spotify but everytime I log into sort my music no playlists found message. Help !

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 I can see them in spotify but everytime I log into sort my music no playlists found message. Help !

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"This song is not available if you have the file on your computer you can import it"

On my laptop no songs will play and everytime I try I get the above error message.Spotify works fine on my other devices and can it can play through say my phone on my laptop and visa versa but wont play from my laptop to my laptop, and I don't know ...

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On my laptop no songs will play and everytime I try I get the above error message. Spotify works fine on my other devices and can it can play through say my phone on my laptop and visa versa but won...

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W10 Store App is using 75% CPU when displaying banner

1.0.75.485.g1f74de2c (Windows Store Version) is taking over 75% of CPU just for displaying silly advert banner. Moving to other items reduces CPU usage to 0.3% !!!

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1.0.75.485.g1f74de2c (Windows Store Version) is taking over 75% of CPU just for displaying silly advert banner. Moving to other items reduces CPU usage to 0.3% !!!  

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Podcasts return to the same position after literally 5 seconds

Lately my podcasts have been returning to the same previous position. It happens if I pause them for longer than 3 seconds. I just watched my podcast jump from 57 minutes to 48 minutes after pausing it. I've reinstalled spotify, restarted computer, d...

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Lately my podcasts have been returning to the same previous position. It happens if I pause them for longer than 3 seconds. I just watched my podcast jump from 57 minutes to 48 minutes after pausing ...

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playlist not getting downloaded over pptp VPN connection

hey , i'm using vpn to get connected to spotify. when using services like stunnel and open vpn i can play songs and download playlists just fine. but now i'm limited to using pptp connection and i can't download my playlists and spotify app says "wai...

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hey , i'm using vpn to get connected to spotify. when using services like stunnel and open vpn i can play songs and download playlists just fine. but now i'm limited to using pptp connection and i ca...

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Show Top Artist Tab Turns Off

Under peferences, my show my current Top Artist tab keeps turning itself off each time I restart my desktop app.

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Under peferences, my show my current Top Artist tab keeps turning itself off each time I restart my desktop app. 

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Esperando la conexión

Buenas tardes comunidad, soy usuario Premium pero no hay manera de poder descargar las playlists en Windows 10 para reproducir en modo offline. He desactivado firewalls, antivirus,etc. pero queda permanentemente en pantalla "Esperando la conexión". H...

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Buenas tardes comunidad, soy usuario Premium pero no hay manera de poder descargar las playlists en Windows 10 para reproducir en modo offline. He desactivado firewalls, antivirus,etc. pero qued...

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On new session, queue repeats playlist from weeks ago

Hi!About 6 weeks ago I queued up a bunch of songs to play on a bluetooth speaker from my desktop Spotify.The problem is, whenever Spotify re-launches when I turn my PC on now, it still has the same songs queued. I've cleared the queue probably 30-odd...

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Hi! About 6 weeks ago I queued up a bunch of songs to play on a bluetooth speaker from my desktop Spotify. The problem is, whenever Spotify re-launches when I turn my PC on now, it still has the sa...

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