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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...
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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...
When I attempt to open spotify on my computer a blank spotify window opens but it doesn't load past that visually. At the same time spotify begins emmitting a series of loud and annoying beeps and other noises until the program is closed. I've tried ...
When I attempt to open spotify on my computer a blank spotify window opens but it doesn't load past that visually. At the same time spotify begins emmitting a series of loud and annoying bee...
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No matter what I try I cant get spotify to work.Initially it refused to connect to the internet and stayed offline despite a perfect internet connection it always worked with before. after trying to log out and log in, It will now not log in at all. ...
No matter what I try I cant get spotify to work. Initially it refused to connect to the internet and stayed offline despite a perfect internet connection it always worked with before. after t...
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Hello everyone...anyone having trouble running Spotify on Wondows 10 app on phone, it works ok on surface pro ok, any idea's? thanks
Hello everyone...anyone having trouble running Spotify on Wondows 10 app on phone, it works ok on surface pro ok, any idea's? thanks
Newbie
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I can't find the album Indie Soul on the windows app. I really want to listen to Raphael Lakes Vertigo but can't since they removed it. I just wonder why they did it? Seems a bit odd.
I can't find the album Indie Soul on the windows app. I really want to listen to Raphael Lakes Vertigo but can't since they removed it. I just wonder why they did it? Seems a bit odd.
Casual Listener
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I've read a ton of threads on error code 11 & code 13, tried all the solutions - nothing works. There was only one thread in which it seemed like the guy has the exact same issue as me - code 13 appears when trying to install with the default setup, ...
I've read a ton of threads on error code 11 & code 13, tried all the solutions - nothing works. There was only one thread in which it seemed like the guy has the exact same issue as me...
Casual Listener
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When using Spotify Connect to control a different device, shuffle will only play a portion of the playlist.
When using Spotify Connect to control a different device, shuffle will only play a portion of the playlist.
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Spotify (free, not premium) updated earlier for me, and now the sound isn't working. I restarted my computer twice, and while other audio is working, Spotify isn't making sound. The current version is 1.0.73.345.g6c9971ef. Is there anything I can do ...
Spotify (free, not premium) updated earlier for me, and now the sound isn't working. I restarted my computer twice, and while other audio is working, Spotify isn't making sound. The current version i...
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Hello Guys, I have a monitor with HDMI output which has speakers. HDMI output is my default audio output and it works. If I don't do any action like mouse movement, my monitor goes to sleep. In this case, music from spotify stops of course, that is n...
Hello Guys, I have a monitor with HDMI output which has speakers. HDMI output is my default audio output and it works. If I don't do any action like mouse movement, my monitor goes to sleep....
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The right side field of my desktop screen usually showing what added friends play or played last, stopped working today. I'm very fond of this function and hoping it'll be back real soon I wonder. Is there something I can do about this issue? Likewis...
The right side field of my desktop screen usually showing what added friends play or played last, stopped working today. I'm very fond of this function and hoping it'll be back real soon I wonder. Is...
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I live in Brazil. I'm brazillian. Ok? But I'm metal fond. Yes. I just like all types of metal. Heay Metal. Progressive Metal. New Metal. Classic Metal. Metal. But I also like Punk, Punk Rock, Rock'n'Roll, Classic Rock, Hard Rock and other - just the ...
I live in Brazil. I'm brazillian. Ok? But I'm metal fond. Yes. I just like all types of metal. Heay Metal. Progressive Metal. New Metal. Classic Metal. Metal. But I also like Punk, Punk Ro...
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Não achei nem uma função no spotify para fazer a saida de audio dele funcionar em outra placa de som, tenho 2 placas de sons, uma com fone de ouvido e outra com a caixa de som, quando quero jogar algum jogo e escutar uma musica, não consigo dividir o...
Não achei nem uma função no spotify para fazer a saida de audio dele funcionar em outra placa de som, tenho 2 placas de sons, uma com fone de ouvido e outra com a caixa de som, quando quero jogar alg...
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in spotify for every non local track it says it cannot play the current track, in the console i get ChannelError(5, 0, streams) most recent spotify version, used to be able to play just fine
in spotify for every non local track it says it cannot play the current track, in the console i get ChannelError(5, 0, streams) most recent spotify version, used to be able to play just fine
Newbie
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For the past week, I've been un-installing and re-installing Spotify like crazy so I could access new music. This also leads to a problem saying that it "cannot initialize the storage of temporary files".
For the past week, I've been un-installing and re-installing Spotify like crazy so I could access new music. This also leads to a problem saying that it "cannot initialize the storage of tempora...
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I've got a Surface Pro 3 (Windows 8.1) and very annoyingly it stops playing music everytime the screen goes to sleep, I'm sure the screen should just turn off without Spotify stopping as well. As soon as I wake it up Spotify resumes playing. Is this ...
I've got a Surface Pro 3 (Windows 8.1) and very annoyingly it stops playing music everytime the screen goes to sleep, I'm sure the screen should just turn off without Spotify stopping as well. As soo...
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Opened up Spotify today, and I noticed that my friends activity is only showing what friends are currently listening to. Before today it used to show what all friends had been recently listening to. Even friends who hadn't listened in a few days. I'v...
Opened up Spotify today, and I noticed that my friends activity is only showing what friends are currently listening to. Before today it used to show what all friends had been recently listening to. ...
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I have my laptop in flight mode (with wi-fi and bluetooth turned off). Still Spotify is able to connect to a nearby Chromecast which I have connected to with my phone earlier. Is Spotify overriding my system settings or is my Windows 10 settings not ...
I have my laptop in flight mode (with wi-fi and bluetooth turned off). Still Spotify is able to connect to a nearby Chromecast which I have connected to with my phone earlier. Is Spotify overriding m...
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Spotify won't even start properly. I've already tried to reinstall it multiple times yet it still keeps being stuck on the same loading screen. Already tried deleting the Spotify folder on %appdata% but didn't work. I'm running on windows 10.
Spotify won't even start properly. I've already tried to reinstall it multiple times yet it still keeps being stuck on the same loading screen. Already tried deleting the Spotify folder on %appdata% ...
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I've reinstalled from the website and the store.I've deleted spotify with CCleaner and another program that also deletes all the left overs. Put all the settings i could find to "dont start" Pleas do something about it. Lots of people seem to have it...
I've reinstalled from the website and the store. I've deleted spotify with CCleaner and another program that also deletes all the left overs. Put all the settings i could find to "don...
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If i 'close' spotify, the sound automatically goes lower and I don't want that and Spotify never did that. If i open spotify again, the sound is normal again. Help (Maybe its bad english)
If i 'close' spotify, the sound automatically goes lower and I don't want that and Spotify never did that. If i open spotify again, the sound is normal again. Help (Maybe its bad english)
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I have noticed that some albums won't play on my computer. For example, I can get most Radiohead albums to play but if I try to play anything from Kid A it says "this song is not available." I can stream it on my phone just fine, but if I select my p...
I have noticed that some albums won't play on my computer. For example, I can get most Radiohead albums to play but if I try to play anything from Kid A it says "this song is not available." I can st...
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