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Can't play an artist's discography on the desktop app

Plan Premium Device PC / Android My Question or Issue This happened a few days ago. Normally when i clicked an Artist > Discography > Show All > And play a song, the next song was from the next album of the artist. Now, the next song is a random one ...

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Issue : no volume control in spotify when exclusive mode is activated

Premium member, France, Windows 10 64 bits updated, Focusrite Audio solo usb external soundcard updated, Desktop app updated I talk with the customer service, we try to solve my problem and they told me that it should be an issue that I have to talk ...

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Black Screen (June 15 2026 install)

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceDesktop PC IntelOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueFollowed clean re-install instructions after getting black screen at startup. Installed the latest June 15 version from the Windows Store. Ran once without p...

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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 are...

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Can't right click currently playing song or add to playlist

Title. I have several playlist that divide my music based on genre, category, etc. For some reason I can't right click the currently playing song in Play Queue or add that song to any of my playlists. I have to manually look it up in browse or a play...

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Title. I have several playlist that divide my music based on genre, category, etc. For some reason I can't right click the currently playing song in Play Queue or add that song to any of my playlists...

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Solved!! Local files not playing at all

Since a few weeks ago my local files haven't been working at all (.mp3-files) if play the files with another player they work but when I add them to spotify playlist, nothing at all happens when i click on it. It doesn't show any error nor even tryin...

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Since a few weeks ago my local files haven't been working at all (.mp3-files) if play the files with another player they work but when I add them to spotify playlist, nothing at all happens when i cl...

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Spotify Won't Open

I have Spotify downloaded on my Windows HP work computer and the app has opened and worked just fine until today, when I recieved the below message pop-up box on my screen (image also attached): Cannot find 'api-ms-win-core-processthreads-I1-1-2.dII'...

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I have Spotify downloaded on my Windows HP work computer and the app has opened and worked just fine until today, when I recieved the below message pop-up box on my screen (image also attached): &nb...

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saved albums dissapeared

hi ; I'm using premium windows desktop app. My all saved albums section dissapeared. It's not nice. can you help me pls? I have tried all the solutions that this site suggested. thank you.

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hi ;  I'm using premium windows desktop app. My all saved albums section dissapeared. It's not nice. can you help me pls?  I have tried all the solutions that this site suggested. thank...

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Why do Spotify recommend me Finish songs when i live in Sweden??

The spotify mathcing system are adding tons of Finish songs to my matching discover section. Around 40% of all my songs "recomended" by Spotify are some odd finish songs. And i dont even know the Finish language, nor do i live there (i live in Sweden...

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The spotify mathcing system are adding tons of Finish songs to my matching discover section. Around 40% of all my songs "recomended" by Spotify are some odd finish songs. And i dont even know th...

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Solved!! The interface mass

Once I minimized the window and bring it back my window looks like the attached file.

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Once I minimized the window and bring it back my window looks like the attached file.

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Spotify app for Windows 10 - Popping / Crackling

I'm getting popping / crackling on my Lenovo Carbon X1 laptop. Wired earbuds. Have tried re-installing Spotify, updating drivers, turning off firewalls. Still getting popping / crackling, UGH!!!!!

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I'm getting popping / crackling on my Lenovo Carbon X1 laptop.   Wired earbuds.   Have tried re-installing Spotify, updating drivers, turning off firewalls.   Still gett...

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My Local mp3 files wont play on Spotify

My local mp3 files wont play, they show up the local files with artwork and everything but they wont play, and when i click on it spotify says "This song is not available. If you can the file on your computer you can import it." But ive already done ...

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My local mp3 files wont play, they show up the local files with artwork and everything but they wont play, and when i click on it spotify says "This song is not available. If you can the file on your...

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Solved!! Spotify plays whats its wants....

Hi, I have premium account for few days.Today when I start Spotify music I played was stopped after few to 30 seconds and Spotify starts play some music that I never heard before....I tried to restart computer/router -> doesn't helpTried to reinstall...

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Hi,   I have premium account for few days. Today when I start Spotify music I played was stopped after few to 30 seconds and Spotify starts play some music that I never heard before.... I tr...

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Solved!! Problem playlist

Hi everybody, I have a problem with a playlist that I joined. From yesterday I can't add/delete songs anymore and I can't even see who added a song, on every device.. How can I solve this?

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Hi everybody, I have a problem with a playlist that I joined. From yesterday I can't  add/delete songs anymore and I can't even see who added a song, on every device.. How can I solve this?

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Purchased music on iTunes - not all songs appear in Local Files on desktop or iPhone

Hello,I purchased some music on iTunes that isn't available in Spotify and I want to import the music to Spotify. I have the Local Files turned on for iTunes. Some of the songs will play in Spotify, but a hanful are greyed out. I can play them on my ...

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Hello, I purchased some music on iTunes that isn't available in Spotify and I want to import the music to Spotify. I have the Local Files turned on for iTunes. Some of the songs will play in Spotify...

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Spotify constantly buffering/lagging

i use the free version of spotify at work every day on windows 7 and have been using it for a good 6 months now. loved every minute of it until the last week! the songs are taking forever to load now instead of instantly playing like they used to and...

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i use the free version of spotify at work every day on windows 7 and have been using it for a good 6 months now. loved every minute of it until the last week!   the songs are taking forever ...

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How to bookmark a song in an album or playlist

Since I sometimes go through long playlists or anthology albums while exercising, it is important to me to pick up where I left off the next time I exercise. I used to rely on checking my history for this, but now that my history is limited in size, ...

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Since I sometimes go through long playlists or anthology albums while exercising, it is important to me to pick up where I left off the next time I exercise. I used to rely on checking my history for...

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Add songs to multiple playlists (desktop + mobile)

Hi I would love to add songs and albums quickly with a thumb click (mobile) to multiple playlists. A bit of smart programming would auto suggest me the most recent folders and playlists. And then quickly ad them to e.g. custom playlists/folders like ...

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Hi   I would love to add songs and albums quickly with a thumb click (mobile) to multiple playlists. A bit of smart programming would auto suggest me the most recent folders and playlists. And...

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Solved!! Collaborative playlist not showing all tracks

I have a collaborative playlist that I have shared with a friend. They have added tracks to it but I can't see the tracks they have added. This problem occurs both on the desktop app and the iphone app. Why and how do I fix it? Thanks.

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I have a collaborative playlist that I have shared with a friend.  They have added tracks to it but I can't see the tracks they have added.  This problem occurs both on the desktop app and ...

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Turn on desktop overlay [Windows 10]

Hi, after reinstalling my Win10 I have no more option "show desktop overlay...".I know, a lot of people iritates this feature, but I like it a lot.How can I turn it on again?Thanks

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Hi, after reinstalling my Win10 I have no more option "show desktop overlay...". I know, a lot of people iritates this feature, but I like it a lot. How can I turn it on again? Thanks

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Spotify + Blizzard app don't like each other

So i noticed when playing Destiny 2 and listening to Spotify that there would be a high pitch blob sound every few seconds, like a elecktrical ripple of some sorts i thought first. I checked all my hardware, cables, overclock you name it. But what it...

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So i noticed when playing Destiny 2 and listening to Spotify that there would be a  high pitch blob sound every few seconds, like a elecktrical ripple of some sorts i thought first. I checked al...

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Devices Available button on Windows 10 app is greyed out

So I have no issue connecting to my speaker or ps4 with my iPhone, but on my laptop the Devices Available button is greyed out and unclickable. My bluetooth is on and the wifi for my ps4 is shared with the laptop. I'm not sure what the issue is.

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So I have no issue connecting to my speaker or ps4 with my iPhone, but on my laptop the Devices Available button is greyed out and unclickable. My bluetooth is on and the wifi for my ps4 is shared wi...

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Limited Options for Sorting Local Files......but why?

Hi, I've searched through the threads regarding this topic but I've yet to find a solution. Why do we have limited ways to sort our local files. Other services give you so many different options to add for ease of keeping your files organized. Genre,...

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Hi,   I've searched through the threads regarding this topic but I've yet to find a solution.   Why do we have limited ways to sort our local files.  Other services give you so man...

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Solved!! Can't remove old local files

So for some reason there is no drag and drop for local files anymore.Spotify requires you to have a designated folder selected in spotify.Me just wanting to listen to my music, went ahead and did that. But it turns out I can't delete the old tracks f...

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So for some reason there is no drag and drop for local files anymore. Spotify requires you to have a designated folder selected in spotify. Me just wanting to listen to my music, went ahead and did...

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