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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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"Can't play the current track" error when disconnecting headphones

Spotify Premium 1.0.41.375.g040056caWindows 10 x64 with all available updatesThe newest version of all drivers are installed 1. Start Spotify.2. Play music on the speakers.3. Connecting headphones.4. Sound moving to headphones.5. Disconnecting headph...

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Spotify Premium 1.0.41.375.g040056ca Windows 10 x64 with all available updates The newest version of all drivers are installed   1. Start Spotify. 2. Play music on the speakers. 3. Co...

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Solved!! Drag to playlist - now playing song

Hello after new update I am not able to drag & drop playing song, I can drag other songs tho.

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Hello after new update I am not able to drag & drop playing song, I can drag other songs tho. 

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Album songs order incorrect in win app

Hello,The songs order for 21 Savage's album Issa Album appear to be incorrect in the app (see screenshot below). I wouldn't have noticed it if it weren't for checking the lyrics on genius.com. So I searched for a 3rd source, found several links that ...

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Hello, The songs order for 21 Savage's album Issa Album appear to be incorrect in the app (see screenshot below). I wouldn't have noticed it if it weren't for checking the lyrics on genius.com. &...

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Unable to Remove PlayList

I have a playlist that I cannot seem to remove. I've tried several computers (windows, mac and linux), web browser, and mobile device. Has anyone experienced this issue? If so how did you get rid of it?

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I have a playlist that I cannot seem to remove. I've tried several computers (windows, mac and linux), web browser, and mobile device. Has anyone experienced this issue? If so how did you get rid of ...

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Force Link to open PC App

I have a database I use to track songs we perform. I put links directly to the songs in the database in case I need a reminder of how they go. I recently signed up for Spotify Premium so I want to replace the Youtube link with something that opens th...

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I have a database I use to track songs we perform.  I put links directly to the songs in the database in case I need a reminder of how they go.  I recently signed up for Spotify Premium so ...

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Ads banner to the Browse section take 20% of my CPU power

Hello,I noticed that the new banner ads in the browse section take 20% of my CPU ressources:Spotify usually take less than 1% of my CPU capacity when playing a song, but I noticed that with this ads (the one with the background which change of color ...

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Hello, I noticed that the new banner ads in the browse section take 20% of my CPU ressources: Spotify usually take less than 1% of my CPU capacity when playing a song, but I noticed that with this ...

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Song Not Available Windows App/ Android

When attempting to play a few different songs by different artists I am getting the message "This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." It won't play at all through my android app.However if I go to Spotify ...

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When attempting to play a few different songs by different artists I am getting the message "This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." It won't play at all...

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some artists are not playing on my devices

hello,i have been listening wiz khalifa for a long time, but for a few days i cant listen him. when i click to any song he has, i get an error says that '' this song is not available''. i asked my homemate to try to listen wiz khalifa and he did not ...

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hello, i have been listening wiz khalifa for a long time, but for a few days i cant listen him. when i click to any song he has, i get an error says that '' this song is not available''. i asked my&...

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Can't hear a specific artist

Hey, I can't hear most songs from Eminem, Spotify says that "This song is not available, If you have the file on your computer you can import it." it is only on my pc I can't hear him, I have tried to uninstall the program, I can hear the same playli...

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Hey, I can't hear most songs from Eminem, Spotify says that "This song is not available, If you have the file on your computer you can import it." it is only on my pc I can't hear him, I have tr...

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Desktop Player Chromebook

My desktop player looks different from other ones I've seen. Other people have told me that they can see activity from other users they're following, such as the last song they listened to. I want to do this but I can't figure out how, or maybe that ...

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My desktop player looks different from other ones I've seen. Other people have told me that they can see activity from other users they're following, such as the last song they listened to. I want to...

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Stop Sync of now listening song?!

Hi,Situation:I have a smartphone on which I'm listening to spotify when I'm on the road. At home, I'm listening with my Windows desktop app. At work also with a windows desktop app. Same premium account everywhere... Problem:While working, I listen t...

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Hi, Situation: I have a smartphone on which I'm listening to spotify when I'm on the road. At home, I'm listening with my Windows desktop app. At work also with a windows desktop app. Same premium ...

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Bad Suns album Language & Perspective not working ONLY in desktop client

The album Language & Perspective by Bad Suns located at spotify:album:54bO9jrn1NExmpg6Afsc2A does not work for me on the native Windows client. I'm told "This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." whenever I...

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The album Language & Perspective by Bad Suns located at spotify:album:54bO9jrn1NExmpg6Afsc2A does not work for me on the native Windows client. I'm told "This song is not available. If you h...

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Solved!! Help! - Some songs won't play.

Hi, I'm getting really frustrated here. For over a week now some songs won't start playing when I click them or when it gets to their turn to be played. Examples: Heinrich Dressel - The black radiant sky Lost years - Breeze Everything's looks as it s...

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Hi, I'm getting really frustrated here. For over a week now some songs won't start playing when I click them or when it gets to their turn to be played.   Examples: Heinrich Dressel - Th...

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Can´t listen to some albuns

Hi guys! I'm having some problems. I cannot listen to some albuns. When I chosse a song it appears a message saying 'This song is not available. It you have the file on your computer you can import it'. This message appears while trying to play albun...

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Hi guys!   I'm having some problems. I cannot listen to some albuns. When I chosse a song it appears a message saying 'This song is not available. It you have the file on your computer you can...

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Changing playlist photo doesnt work?

Hi guys, Im currently trying to change or add a picture to a playlist I have on my online account but it wont let me do it? I did this previously like 2 months ago but now its not giving me the option when I right click All I get is "Start Radio" "Co...

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Hi guys, Im currently trying to change or add a picture to a playlist I have on my online account but it wont let me do it?   I did this previously like 2 months ago but now its not giving me ...

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Deleting (un-following) Playlist not possible

There is a playlist I used to follow but It cant`be loaded on my android phone. Same thing on Dekstop Version (Windows): The Name of the playlist appears but I can not open or stop following the playlist. (I can right-click but nothing happens) When ...

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There is a playlist I used to follow but It cant`be loaded on my android phone. Same thing on Dekstop Version (Windows): The Name of the playlist appears but I can not open or stop following the play...

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Solved!! Bug when adding songs to a playlist in a folder

The Issue: I can explain it better in a gif like this. Description: It looks like the scrollbar does not maintain the hover event which expands the panel, so the other panel goes away when you mouse over the scrollbar. This happens when you want to a...

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The Issue: I can explain it better in a gif like this.    Description:  It looks like the scrollbar does not maintain the hover event which expands the panel, so the other ...

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Really high cpu usage

My Spotify has been using up my CPU resources very much today for some reason that I don't know.

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My Spotify has been using up my CPU resources very much today for some reason that I don't know.

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Solved!! Spotify for Windows 10 - UI improvments

I think that Spotify should follow the Windows theme color settings.A good idea could be also to simplify the interface, that has too much info and it is too weight on load.You could also develop the app in UWP to make it lighter and more integrate w...

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I think that Spotify should follow the Windows theme color settings. A good idea could be also to simplify the interface, that has too much info and it is too weight on load. You could also de...

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Does local files use data?

I use spotify a ton, but im in my holiday house and there is no wifi, so im using my data hotspot so i can use my pc, but i dont know if playing local files while online will use up a costly price of data, or if its just offline! pls help quick!

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I use spotify a ton, but im in my holiday house and there is no wifi, so im using my data hotspot so i can use my pc, but i dont know if playing local files while online will use up a costly price of...

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