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Discuss Spotify for Windows
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...
Newbie
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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...
Visitor
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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...
I use Spotify for Windows with "Traktor Audio 10" sound card from Native Instruments. One issue that I've been having for as long as I remember is, if I open Spotify and don't play anything for a few minutes while my soundcard is on, I would have to ...
I use Spotify for Windows with "Traktor Audio 10" sound card from Native Instruments. One issue that I've been having for as long as I remember is, if I open Spotify and don't play anything ...
Roadie
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Search results for two artists duo indicates that there is nothing found with given keywords although there actually is. For instance; searching for 'royksopp irrepres' ends up with 'no result found' while still typing, but if you add only 's' to it ...
Search results for two artists duo indicates that there is nothing found with given keywords although there actually is. For instance; searching for 'royksopp irrepres' ends up with '...
Roadie
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I'm using a g810 keyboard with dedicated volume control knob and would love to know if it's possible to change the volume of spotify using the knob rather than chancing the volume of whole windows. the dedicated slider controls windows volume somehow...
I'm using a g810 keyboard with dedicated volume control knob and would love to know if it's possible to change the volume of spotify using the knob rather than chancing the volume of whole windows. ...
Roadie
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Maybe just me... I am using Windows 10 with stylus/pen input on a Microsoft Surface Book 2. I have issues time to time with Spotify registering certain pen clicks. - Can't minimize or close the app at times.- I can't drag and rearrange my playlists w...
Maybe just me... I am using Windows 10 with stylus/pen input on a Microsoft Surface Book 2. I have issues time to time with Spotify registering certain pen clicks. - Can't minimize or close ...
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I remember that Spotify used to have a time stamp next to any songs you added to your library so you could go back and see when it was added to your library. Any idea how to access that information now? It seems to have disappeared. Thanks guys!
I remember that Spotify used to have a time stamp next to any songs you added to your library so you could go back and see when it was added to your library. Any idea how to access that information n...
Roadie
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As the title says. I see only one of my friends in the activity bar, can't see the others.I know they listen music and we tried to listen at the same time, but they won't show up on my spotify, but I appear on theirs.What can I do ? I tried unfollowi...
As the title says. I see only one of my friends in the activity bar, can't see the others. I know they listen music and we tried to listen at the same time, but they won't show up on my spotify, but...
Roadie
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Basically as the title says, the local files that were on my PC were greyed out on my Android phone. I have already checked firewall, reinstalled Spotify, and i've already checked older posts. Also, it worked before with local files that i put in ear...
Basically as the title says, the local files that were on my PC were greyed out on my Android phone. I have already checked firewall, reinstalled Spotify, and i've already checked older posts. Also, ...
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Hey folks,I am new to Spotify Premium. Previously I had my self-maintained collection of music, where I have been using ReplayGain (Album Gain, not Track Gain) to compensate volume differences between albums.Now I wonder, what exactly the "Same volum...
Hey folks, I am new to Spotify Premium. Previously I had my self-maintained collection of music, where I have been using ReplayGain (Album Gain, not Track Gain) to compensate volume differences betw...
Music Fan
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According to a thread this feature is implemented http://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-Ideas/0-8-8-Bring-back-play-all-songs-by-artist/idi-p/292682 but I cant seem to find where to 'play all songs by artist' is this possible without having to manu...
According to a thread this feature is implemented http://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-Ideas/0-8-8-Bring-back-play-all-songs-by-artist/idi-p/292682 but I cant seem to find where...
Regular
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Spotify keeps repeatedly pausing songs after 20-30 seconds later i start playing one this happens to me both on my Huawei P8 Lite Phone and my Desktop PC i am very frustrated by this because its really annoying. And yes i did log off from all devices...
Spotify keeps repeatedly pausing songs after 20-30 seconds later i start playing one this happens to me both on my Huawei P8 Lite Phone and my Desktop PC i am very frustrated by this because its real...
Casual Listener
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I'm using Windows 10, uninstalled and installed for a few times. It still doesn't work.
I'm using Windows 10, uninstalled and installed for a few times. It still doesn't work.
Casual Listener
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The discover tab in the browse section has not updated in over two weeks. I am used to the recommended artists/albums updating daily and my listening habits have not changed. I have attempted logging out and logging back in, and this seems to be an i...
The discover tab in the browse section has not updated in over two weeks. I am used to the recommended artists/albums updating daily and my listening habits have not changed. I have attem...
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Playing a vertical video on a 9:16 aspect ratio screen doesn't allow you view the video in full screen, or anything larger than this (image).
Playing a vertical video on a 9:16 aspect ratio screen doesn't allow you view the video in full screen, or anything larger than this (image).
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I often listen playlists radios or discover playlists, for liking or disliking I always have to open the window up which is a hussle when working. Is there an option to have a minimized version with the most important buttons up on the desktop on all...
I often listen playlists radios or discover playlists, for liking or disliking I always have to open the window up which is a hussle when working. Is there an option to have a minimized version with ...
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Hello i noted this icon https://prnt.sc/igsl6r today. Is someone knows what indicates. Thanks.
Hello i noted this icon https://prnt.sc/igsl6r today. Is someone knows what indicates. Thanks.
Roadie
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I'm getting an error that my country does not match the one set in my profile, although I haven't really moved anywhere. I have followed another post saying that I should try using the browser player, which works for some reason, while the desktop ve...
I'm getting an error that my country does not match the one set in my profile, although I haven't really moved anywhere. I have followed another post saying that I should try using the browser p...
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Hi, I have installed Spotify version 1.0.74.380.g1fcff12aI in Windows 10 and whenever I switch from Spotify window to any other window (for example: chrome), volume starts to decrease automatically. So, whenever Spotify window is not active, the volu...
Hi, I have installed Spotify version 1.0.74.380.g1fcff12aI in Windows 10 and whenever I switch from Spotify window to any other window (for example: chrome), volume starts to decrease au...
Community Legend
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In version 1.0.75.454.gc666a071, I cannot search with spaces. If you try to search with spaces, all it does it pause or play the current song and does not enter the space character.
In version 1.0.75.454.gc666a071, I cannot search with spaces. If you try to search with spaces, all it does it pause or play the current song and does not enter the space character.
Community Legend
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Out of the blue Spotify decided to start automatically when I boot my PC. In the Spotify settings it is NOT set to start after logging in and in my startup settings Spotify is disabled. The Spotifty Windows app is not installed.I already tried reinst...
Out of the blue Spotify decided to start automatically when I boot my PC. In the Spotify settings it is NOT set to start after logging in and in my startup settings Spotify is disabled. The Spotifty ...
Music Fan
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My top recommendations for you is not updating nor is my discover weekly playlist. My Top Recomendations has not updated for about 2 weeks, and my discover weekly hasn;t for one week. What can I do?
My top recommendations for you is not updating nor is my discover weekly playlist. My Top Recomendations has not updated for about 2 weeks, and my discover weekly hasn;t for one week. What can I do?
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