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Solved!! Disable the Mini-Player on the Web-Version

Hi GuysI switched on my Windows 10 from the Desktop-Version to the Browser-Version. It works, but now I get/see every time a Mini-Player in the left upper corner for about 5 seconds when I press Pause/Play or e.g. if I change the volume. How can I de...

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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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Solved!! Error 101

I can't log into Spotify, I get "error 101". I've tried the thing written in https://www.spotify.com/se/help/faq/error/error-101-126/ a LOT of times now. Anyone have any other ideas on what I can do? Seems kind of a waste to have Spotify Premium if I...

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I can't log into Spotify, I get "error 101". I've tried the thing written in https://www.spotify.com/se/help/faq/error/error-101-126/ a LOT of times now. Anyone have any other ideas on what...

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Unable to reinstall

So I've been trying to reinstall spotify, but I keep getting error 18. And when I try to delete my spotify folder in %appdata% it says I don't have permission to delete. Does anyone have a solution to this?

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So I've been trying to reinstall spotify, but I keep getting error 18. And when I try to delete my spotify folder in %appdata% it says I don't have permission to delete. Does anyone have a solution t...

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Spotify just stopped

I was listening to music, next thing I know spotify stalled then was gone. I have since been trying to re install and have tried all suggestions but can not get it to download. I can use the web page but it does not give me all of my library or searc...

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I was listening to music, next thing I know spotify stalled then was gone. I have since been trying to re install and have tried all suggestions but can not get it to download. I can use the web page...

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How to customize a station without “losing” a song to another station I might want

I’m a brand new Spotify user. I love to play acoustic guitar music when I’m working - more upbeat songs when it is during the day and slower songs at night. I did a Google search and found someone who put together a station that has a mixture of both...

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I’m a brand new Spotify user. I love to play acoustic guitar music when I’m working - more upbeat songs when it is during the day and slower songs at night. I did a Google search and found someone wh...

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No Sound

Hi. Ive been having an issue with spotify on my computer it will not play any songs but the timeframe of the song starts but no sound is coming out, when i switch to my screens speakers it works but not my headset. it works when i use the web player ...

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Hi.   Ive been having an issue with spotify on my computer it will not play any songs but the timeframe of the song starts but no sound is coming out, when i switch to my screens speakers it w...

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Solved!! No Pause/Next/Previous buttons on Win7 task bar

In the new version 0.8.8.349 there is no pause/next/previous buttons when you hover over the spotify application on Win7 task bar. This was so convenient to pause music quickly. Please add this back thanks

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In the new version 0.8.8.349 there is no pause/next/previous buttons when you hover over the spotify application on Win7 task bar.  This was so convenient to pause music quickly.  Please ad...

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Every track broken

So, about 40 seconds into every track i select, it starts lagging/skipping. ive tried everything from reinstalling, to changing my password (idk why it'd help but it was suggested), and installing older versions of spotify and adjusting the encoding ...

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So, about 40 seconds into every track i select, it starts lagging/skipping. ive tried everything from reinstalling, to changing my password (idk why it'd help but it was suggested), and installing ol...

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This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import it.

I've been trying to fix this issue for the past hour and im beginning to get frustrated. Ive been trying to play a few songs I downloaded in spotify but every time I try I get the blue message in the subject on the top. The songs work fine in WMP but...

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I've been trying to fix this issue for the past hour and im beginning to get frustrated. Ive been trying to play a few songs I downloaded in spotify but every time I try I get the blue message in the...

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Songs Download

Running Spotify on iPad, Pixel 2, and Windows 10 computers. The Windows 10 App doesn't not appear to have a download songs toggle as do the other Spotify Apps, Why does the Windows 10 App only offer this functionality at the playlists level and not s...

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Running Spotify on iPad, Pixel 2, and Windows 10 computers.  The Windows 10 App doesn't not appear to have a download songs toggle as do the other Spotify Apps,  Why does the Windows 10 App...

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downloading the app onto my dell computer.

I keep getting an error message stating spotify is running but I don't know where as I have closed it on my laptop. Any suggestions?

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I keep getting an error message stating spotify is running but I don't know where as I have closed it on my laptop.  Any suggestions?

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App Sizing with Dual-Screen

Hi guys ! I'm just here to let you guys know about a bug that occurs to me every day. Not reaaaally annoying but would be good if it can be fix someday. I have two screen for my PC. The left one is at the vertical, and the right one at horizontal. Bo...

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Hi guys !    I'm just here to let you guys know about a bug that occurs to me every day. Not reaaaally annoying but would be good if it can be fix someday.    I have two scree...

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Superuser Contribution New version doesn't accept resize

Hello,It seem the version 1.0.42.151.g19de0aa6 doesn't accept horizontal resizing.Have a nice day.

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Hello, It seem the version 1.0.42.151.g19de0aa6 doesn't accept horizontal resizing. Have a nice day.

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Local File songs not playing

Recently updated to Windows 10, and ever since, have not been able to play tracks that I have on Local File. NO local files will play, nor any songs on the Spotify directory that I have as local files too. EG; I have the song "Dark Storms (Acoustic)"...

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Recently updated to Windows 10, and ever since, have not been able to play tracks that I have on Local File.  NO local files will play, nor any songs on the Spotify directory that I have a...

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Failed to scan 24 min long song

I got a local album in my PC and I wish to listen it on Spotify, every songs from the album can be detected including one 18min long song except that 24min long song, any solution please?

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I got a local album in my PC and I wish to listen it on Spotify, every songs from the album can be detected including one 18min long song except that 24min long song, any solution please?

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Spotify issues while on a Skype call

I have an odd problem, sometimes I listen to my playlist while I am on skype, but not loud enough for the other party to hear it, which they can't. However, I have started using headphones so they can't hear it at all, I can hear them and the music j...

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I have an odd problem, sometimes I listen to my playlist while I am on skype, but not loud enough for the other party to hear it, which they can't. However, I have started using headphones so they ca...

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This Community Board is a Disaster.

Does anyone manage this? There are so many threads here that look like spam..........so many others where there is never a response from Spotify.....even after THOUSANDS of posts. Alphabetizing playlists for one......10k song limit..If a comparable s...

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Does anyone manage this? There are so many threads here that look like spam..........so many others where there is never a response from Spotify.....even after THOUSANDS of posts. Alphabetizing playl...

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Song only plays on desktop?!

Dear reader, I am new to spotify and still trying to get used to the app. I like it a lot, however, there is 1 song that I, for some reason, can only listen to on my pc? On my pc it plays fine, without trouble, however, when I try to play it on my ph...

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Dear reader,    I am new to spotify and still trying to get used to the app. I like it a lot, however, there is 1 song that I, for some reason, can only listen to on my pc?  On my p...

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Spotify Desktop[Windows] - Screen cannot be fully adjusted for vertical displays

I noticed this after the last update.I am using one of my screens for development, it is positioned vertically,and I am used to view my playlists comfortably.Today when I try to Maximize the window it fits only half of the screen (as a regular positi...

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I noticed this after the last update. I am using one of my screens for development, it is positioned vertically, and I am used to view my playlists comfortably. Today when I try to Maximize the wi...

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Song stops randomly during playback

Hello there, since the most recent upgrade, I'm experiencing problems when playing songs inb Spotify. It happens on my Desktop, but on my BOSE en SONOS system as well. The songs just stops during playback. It sometimes happens a few times in 5 minute...

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Hello there,    since the most recent upgrade, I'm experiencing problems when playing songs inb Spotify.  It happens on my Desktop, but on my BOSE en SONOS system as well.  ...

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