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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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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
Newbie
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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...
The Desktop app is not saving my changed settings on social. I toggle off the "automatically make new playlists public" and "show my current top artists" and those options never stay saved once I restart Spotify on Windows.
The Desktop app is not saving my changed settings on social. I toggle off the "automatically make new playlists public" and "show my current top artists" and those options never stay saved once I res...
Spotify Star
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Spotify seems to doesn't keep the settings and each time i restart my device they revert back, any suggestions?
Spotify seems to doesn't keep the settings and each time i restart my device they revert back, any suggestions?
Spotify Star
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All of my settings stay changed after I exit and restart my Spotify app, EXCEPT for those under the Social tab. For example, if I turn off the "Show my current Top Artists" option, my recently played artists still remains visible on my profile to mys...
All of my settings stay changed after I exit and restart my Spotify app, EXCEPT for those under the Social tab. For example, if I turn off the "Show my current Top Artists" option, my recently played...
Spotify Star
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Hey everyone, this is my first time using the Spotify forum so sorry if I am posting in the wrong place/way.Anyways, Spotify does not save my preferences on the desktop app. I first noticed this problem with making my account public vs private-- the ...
Hey everyone, this is my first time using the Spotify forum so sorry if I am posting in the wrong place/way. Anyways, Spotify does not save my preferences on the desktop app. I first noticed this pr...
Spotify Star
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I always disable the "Show my top artists" option (Preference > Social), but whenever I exit the app and open it again, the option gets re-enabled every single time. I'm not sure what the issue is, but both my computers(win 8.1 and 10) have the same ...
I always disable the "Show my top artists" option (Preference > Social), but whenever I exit the app and open it again, the option gets re-enabled every single time. I'm not sure what the issue is...
Spotify Star
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I have a quick question. If I select "Publish Activity On Spotify," does that mean it will start from that moment on? Or does that mean people can also see all my past artists I've listened to (recently played)? Last question, does "Publish Activity ...
I have a quick question. If I select "Publish Activity On Spotify," does that mean it will start from that moment on? Or does that mean people can also see all my past artists I've listened to (recen...
Spotify Star
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When I want to publish my activity on spotify and make it public it oly stays public until I turn off my computer. Is there a way to make it public forever?
When I want to publish my activity on spotify and make it public it oly stays public until I turn off my computer. Is there a way to make it public forever?
Spotify Star
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Hi all, before I clearly remember when viewing an artist's page, it showed which of my friends listened to said artist. Not really sure after which update, but I no longer see it, and I've tried many popular artists surely at least one person would l...
Hi all, before I clearly remember when viewing an artist's page, it showed which of my friends listened to said artist. Not really sure after which update, but I no longer see it, and I've tried many...
Spotify Star
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Using Windows 10 and desktop app. I have auto start turned off, but Spotify still starts at login. How do I get this to stop? Why have the option if it does nothing?
Using Windows 10 and desktop app. I have auto start turned off, but Spotify still starts at login. How do I get this to stop? Why have the option if it does nothing?
Casual Listener
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I opened Spotify and it didn't start on the last song I was listening to (which happens all the time) so I went to Recently Played and it came up with "Nothing here yet.". I checked, and Recently Played songs show up on the Web Player. Any help?
I opened Spotify and it didn't start on the last song I was listening to (which happens all the time) so I went to Recently Played and it came up with "Nothing here yet.". I checked, and Recently Pla...
Casual Listener
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I predominately use Spotify on my MacBook Air, however, I have had some issues over the past few days. I recently bought a Google Chromecast, and on desktop and browser, I cannot find my chromecast whatsoever on the devices list. If someone could ple...
I predominately use Spotify on my MacBook Air, however, I have had some issues over the past few days. I recently bought a Google Chromecast, and on desktop and browser, I cannot find my ch...
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Every time I try to play and record Tchaikovsky/Sibelius' Violin concerto played by Batiashvili/Barenboim, the 1st movement of Sibelius doesn't record and frequently (but not every time) there is no sound played on my computer. There is no problem wi...
Every time I try to play and record Tchaikovsky/Sibelius' Violin concerto played by Batiashvili/Barenboim, the 1st movement of Sibelius doesn't record and frequently (but not every time) there is no ...
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I want the old spotify backsame as him: https://community.spotify.com/t5/Desktop-Windows/Windows-10-installation-NOT-from-store/td-p/4379410
I want the old spotify back same as him: https://community.spotify.com/t5/Desktop-Windows/Windows-10-installation-NOT-from-store/td-p/4379410
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I need help guys, I tried to reupload images like 3 times and they don't update… They just appear updated on my profile but when I go to the playlists they don't. I tried it with Mac and iPhone obviously with their last Spotify version. Thanks!
I need help guys, I tried to reupload images like 3 times and they don't update… They just appear updated on my profile but when I go to the playlists they don't. I tried it with Mac and iPh...
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I'm trying to find the initial .exe file for Spotify but cannot find it. Anyone have any suggestions?
I'm trying to find the initial .exe file for Spotify but cannot find it. Anyone have any suggestions?
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I need to make sure my account is current as I should have premium. And for some reason it won't play any songs and skips through the current "radio" songs I selected. How do we get help?
I need to make sure my account is current as I should have premium. And for some reason it won't play any songs and skips through the current "radio" songs I selected. How do we get help?
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On the desktop spotify, I can see my playlist under the 'your library' but i would like to them as i can see on the web --> https://open.spotify.com/collection/playlists How and where can i view my playlist on desktop spotify? Also how do i view my a...
On the desktop spotify, I can see my playlist under the 'your library' but i would like to them as i can see on the web --> https://open.spotify.com/collection/playlists How and where can...
Community Legend
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I created a new playlist yesterday. This playlist has 44 songs and 2 hr 51 min of music on it.No matter which song I choose to start the playlist from, following that song, it will start playing another album. Always the same album.To be specific, th...
I created a new playlist yesterday. This playlist has 44 songs and 2 hr 51 min of music on it. No matter which song I choose to start the playlist from, following that song, it will start play...
Casual Listener
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I listened to a bunch of songs on a Release Radar playlist yesterday, only to have the playlist reset today. When I click on "Queue" as instructed, the queue shows a mishmash of songs I played literally weeks ago on the PC only. I use a variety of de...
I listened to a bunch of songs on a Release Radar playlist yesterday, only to have the playlist reset today. When I click on "Queue" as instructed, the queue shows a mishmash of songs I played litera...
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Hi, I am having problems with anything I play on my account. Every song just breaks up and stop like in a damage CD. Can you please help.thank you,
Hi, I am having problems with anything I play on my account. Every song just breaks up and stop like in a damage CD. Can you please help. thank you,
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