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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
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...
Hello, I use the Desktop App (StoreVersion but same with old client).When i Start der App i have a delayed over 10 minutes, bevor i have th GUI.I have monitored the app simply, and before the GUI starts the App get 1,7 GB!!!!!! Data from Network (see...
Hello, I use the Desktop App (StoreVersion but same with old client). When i Start der App i have a delayed over 10 minutes, bevor i have th GUI. I have monitored the app simply, and befor...
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d no problem getting songs downloaded for offline on
d no problem getting songs downloaded for offline on
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Hi, The last few months I;ve been unable to import my local files into spotify from my NAS. The import starts then slows down after about 100 files then the cpu and memory usage of Spotify starts to climb to a point where my pc locks up. Even tried c...
Hi, The last few months I;ve been unable to import my local files into spotify from my NAS. The import starts then slows down after about 100 files then the cpu and memory usage of Spotify s...
Regular
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Premium Member here This is the single most frustrating part of Spotify. It is too difficult compared to iTunes or even Windows Media Player, which is the worst player in my opinion. Still both of those allow for easier importing of files into their ...
Premium Member here This is the single most frustrating part of Spotify. It is too difficult compared to iTunes or even Windows Media Player, which is the worst player in my opinion. Still b...
Casual Listener
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My issue is this, no matter if I contact spotify cares on FB or not every time the desktop version updats I lose my friends list, according to what was told to me it has something to do with my one account I am blocked from on FB that is causing the ...
My issue is this, no matter if I contact spotify cares on FB or not every time the desktop version updats I lose my friends list, according to what was told to me it has something to do with my one a...
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I have a problem with the language settings after I change and restart no change appear and keep return to the default setting. I have tried both the classic desktop - and Windows Store version, and it's the same pattern.
I have a problem with the language settings after I change and restart no change appear and keep return to the default setting. I have tried both the classic desktop - and Windows Store version, and ...
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The title pretty much states the issue. To make my problem easier to follow, I'll write it out in the steps that it happened in and what I've done.1. Many years ago, I had spotify on a desktop. I had downloaded a LOT of music onto it and had most of ...
The title pretty much states the issue. To make my problem easier to follow, I'll write it out in the steps that it happened in and what I've done. 1. Many years ago, I had spotify on a desktop. I h...
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I have re-downloaded Spotify to my desktop however, when I go to open to Application I am greeted by a pop up saying Spotify is already running but not responding. How am I able to get around this problem? Thanks in advance
I have re-downloaded Spotify to my desktop however, when I go to open to Application I am greeted by a pop up saying Spotify is already running but not responding. How am I able to get around this pr...
Casual Listener
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yes i have spotify on my computer and up until recently has been working well but lately it just wont open and click on it i do run as admin and nothing happens i have tried uninstalling and reinstalling i have turned off antivirus and still nothing ...
yes i have spotify on my computer and up until recently has been working well but lately it just wont open and click on it i do run as admin and nothing happens i have tried uninstalling and reinstal...
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When I play on the pc a playlist, it always comes back, that the current title can not be played. I go back a track and again, the track can be played at once. how can that be
When I play on the pc a playlist, it always comes back, that the current title can not be played. I go back a track and again, the track can be played at once. how can that be
Casual Listener
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Hello,since I updates my laptop with the creators update in spring the Spotify Program for Windows doesn't work for me anymore. It mostly freezes my laptop, so even the mouse cant move anymore. After many clean-installs, driver-checks and so on I tri...
Hello, since I updates my laptop with the creators update in spring the Spotify Program for Windows doesn't work for me anymore. It mostly freezes my laptop, so even the mouse cant move anymore...
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Everytime I open Spotify on my Windows 10, it tries to load, then freezes up my whole computer, even my mouse. Ctrl+Alt+Delete doesn't work so I have to do a hard restart. I've tried installing/uninstalling Flash, Enabling/Unenabling firewalls but th...
Everytime I open Spotify on my Windows 10, it tries to load, then freezes up my whole computer, even my mouse. Ctrl+Alt+Delete doesn't work so I have to do a hard restart. I've tried installing/...
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Attached is what happens when I try to maximize Spotify on my second monitor. I'm able to maximize it on my primary monitor which is 3200x1800. My secondary monitor is 2560x1440 but won't maximize properly at that or any other resolution. My OS is Wi...
Attached is what happens when I try to maximize Spotify on my second monitor. I'm able to maximize it on my primary monitor which is 3200x1800. My secondary monitor is 2560x1440 but won't maximize pr...
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Brief description of the issue: Spotify client just stopping after around 20 or 30 songs.Steps to reproduce the issue:Start a radio (doesn't matter which)Let it play through 20 to 30 songsWhat steps you’ve tried already:Reinstalled SpotifyInstalled K...
Brief description of the issue: Spotify client just stopping after around 20 or 30 songs. Steps to reproduce the issue: Start a radio (doesn't matter which) Let it play through 20 to 30 song...
Casual Listener
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I'm new to this, so please bear with me. But from the forums, help, and community, I cannot find the correct answer to this. If I make a playlist collaborative, can it be limited to a single friend, or is this across all friends or whoever follows? I...
I'm new to this, so please bear with me. But from the forums, help, and community, I cannot find the correct answer to this. If I make a playlist collaborative, can it be limited to a single...
Spotify Star
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Local file settings need 2 changes: 1) We need the ability to manually delete them because it doesn't do this even if we delete the songs from the local file 2) If we update the title/artist/album, it does not update in the local list once it has bee...
Local file settings need 2 changes: 1) We need the ability to manually delete them because it doesn't do this even if we delete the songs from the local file 2) If we update the tit...
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Hi - over the past weeks (since recent desktop player updates) I've been having problems where the Spotify Windows hangs on startup and will not start. I've tried the solutions suggested elsewhere but the problem just returns after a short time. I co...
Hi - over the past weeks (since recent desktop player updates) I've been having problems where the Spotify Windows hangs on startup and will not start. I've tried the solutions suggested elsewhere bu...
Newbie
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Hello everyone, i have this small issue with spotify since yesterday. On my Desktop App spotify says i can't connect to the Internet.All other Internet functions are working just fine.This is what i tried so far:Reinstall Spotify,Restart Computer,Res...
Hello everyone, i have this small issue with spotify since yesterday. On my Desktop App spotify says i can't connect to the Internet. All other Internet functions are working just ...
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Is there any way you can download songs with Spotify Premium? As a musician I would be very good to have the possibility, because I could transcribe complete songs and solos with the superior sound quality that has Spotify Premium.
Is there any way you can download songs with Spotify Premium? As a musician I would be very good to have the possibility, because I could transcribe complete songs and solos with the superior sound q...
Roadie
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Well, i have a youtube channel where i would like to upload the musics to the spotify, the thing is that i have to get this music stored on my computer or it will disappear. isn't there a way to keep music on my spotify playlist after i deleted them ...
Well, i have a youtube channel where i would like to upload the musics to the spotify, the thing is that i have to get this music stored on my computer or it will disappear. isn't there a way to keep...
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