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Solved!! How to permanently turn off smart shuffle?

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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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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Premium on smartphone but not on desktop

I have an account premium on smartphone but when i log in with desktop, still with the same id, i'm free version.

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I have an account premium on smartphone but when i log in with desktop, still with the same id, i'm free version.

Maxim

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Daily Mixes sometimes aren't endless

So, sometimes daily mixes behave as they should. Wonderful non-stop playlists that let me start my music and not have to worry about it. But sometimes it won't actually load more songs and keep playing. This usually happens if I'm doing other things ...

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So, sometimes daily mixes behave as they should. Wonderful non-stop playlists that let me start my music and not have to worry about it. But sometimes  it won't actually load more songs and keep...

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Can't repeat single track

there's no chance to repeat a single track, when spotify sounds on external tools. It doesn't matter if i use spotify on android device or windows-computer. when i play music only on the device by itself there i can use repeat single track. but when ...

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there's no chance to repeat a single track, when spotify sounds on external tools. It doesn't matter if i use spotify on android device or windows-computer.   when i play music only on the dev...

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crossfade not working & no gapless option to turn off on win 10 desktop

I've tried different crossfade settings. Closed and re-opened many times. Crossfade isn't working at all for me and I see no option anymore for Gapless Playback on Spotify for Win 10 Desktop. Any help is greatly appreciated as I'd LOVE to enjoy some ...

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I've tried different crossfade settings. Closed and re-opened many times. Crossfade isn't working at all for me and I see no option anymore for Gapless Playback on Spotify for Win 10 Desktop.  ...

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Taskbar Play/Pause Control MIA in 1.0.47

In ver 1.0.47, the Windows Taskbar controls for Prev, Play/Pause, and Next are no longer displayed. I think this was removed several versions ago, but then put back after multiple [justifiable] complaints. Anyone know when this feature might be put b...

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In ver 1.0.47, the Windows Taskbar controls for Prev, Play/Pause, and Next are no longer displayed.  I think this was removed several versions ago, but then put back after multiple [justifiable]...

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Spotify stopped working, black screen

Everytime I double-click on spotify's icon, the program opens but it shows nothing.Already tried to reinstall several times, but this didn't help.I tried to open the app on my iphone and it works fine (all playlist, friend ecc)It keeps showing me the...

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Everytime I double-click on spotify's icon, the program opens but it shows nothing. Already tried to reinstall several times, but this didn't help. I tried to open the app on my iphone and it works...

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All Songs Become Unavailable after unplugging headphones during playback

I have found what I believe to be a bug in in the current version of the latest build of Spotify Desktop (1.0.47.13.gd8e05b1f) on Windows 10 (Pro, ver 1607, Build 14393.693). Whenever I unplug my headphones/speakers from my PC, it essentially has no ...

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I have found what I believe to be a bug in in the current version of the latest build of Spotify Desktop (1.0.47.13.gd8e05b1f)  on Windows 10 (Pro, ver 1607, Build 14393.693).   Whenever ...

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Problems with spotify on dekstop

Hi i had a computer before in Brazil where i had spotify and it was working just fine with my premium account then i went to Taiwan as a exchange student and bought another computer, a complete new one MSI GP72 6QF Leopard Pro, it came with a win 10 ...

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Hi i had a computer before in Brazil where i had spotify and it was working just fine with my premium account then i went to Taiwan as a exchange student and bought another computer, a complete new o...

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Solved!! Spotify doesn't start

Hello.When I click on the spotify icon, doesn't happen nothing. If I open the task manager, I see the spotify.exe is running.What should I try? Can u help me?

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Hello. When I click on the spotify icon, doesn't happen nothing. If I open the task manager, I see the spotify.exe is running. What should I try? Can u help me?  

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Can't play current song appears after every second song

Brief description of the issue:Can't Play Current Song is appearing after every second song that is played, and then keeps appearingSteps to reproduce the issue:Open Spotify desktopPlay an album or a playlist (doesn't matter, happens on everything)Th...

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Brief description of the issue: Can't Play Current Song is appearing after every second song that is played, and then keeps appearing Steps to reproduce the issue: Open Spotify desktop Play an a...

Jacob

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Superuser Contribution Cant play Music on Pc

I recently bought Sportify Premium.And since I activated it I cant listen to music anymore.When I press the start button it just shows the time but doesnt make a Sound.I tried to look for a output Change in the settings but didnt find one. So no I`m ...

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I recently bought Sportify Premium. And since I activated it I cant listen to music anymore. When I press the start button it just shows the time but doesnt make a Sound. I tried to look for a out...

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Songs corrupted in desktop app

Hi all, When I'm listening to music in my desktop pc (windows), songs seems corrupted.It seems that the problem is only in a particular album (all songs of it). I had downloaded that album through spotify so I can listen in without connection, maybe ...

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Hi all,   When I'm listening to music in my desktop pc (windows), songs seems corrupted. It seems that the problem is only in a particular album (all songs of it). I had downloaded that album...

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Windows 10 Facebook login Spotify->Firefox->Spotify FAIL

Ich kann mich schon seit Monaten nicht unter Windows 10 Anmelden, unter Windows 7 hat es Problemlos geklappt. Ich drücke auf den Facebook anmelde Button, er öffnet erfolgreich die Spotify Seite und sagt mir "you may now close the Window", nur leider ...

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Ich kann mich schon seit Monaten nicht unter Windows 10 Anmelden, unter Windows 7 hat es Problemlos geklappt.   Ich drücke auf den Facebook anmelde Button, er öffnet erfolgreich die Spotify Se...

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Solved!! Spotify ne marche plus sous windows 10

Depuis deux jours sur mon pc principal sous windows 10 spotify ne marche plus, j'ai essayé de le retélécharger, de le réinstaller, de redémarrer l'ordinateur... rien n'y fait, le programme ne démarre tout simplement pas. Il tourne néanmoins puisqu'on...

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Depuis deux jours sur mon pc principal sous windows 10 spotify ne marche plus, j'ai essayé de le retélécharger, de le réinstaller, de redémarrer l'ordinateur... rien n'y fait, le programme ne démarre...

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Spotify Font too small on HDPI Display???

I'm using the desktop version of Spotify on a Lenovo Pro Yoga 2 (windows and the font is waaay to small. I clicked compatibility and disabled scaling and that caused it to be less blurry but too small. Regualar font is way too blurry.....what do I do...

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I'm using the desktop version of Spotify on a Lenovo Pro Yoga 2 (windows 😎 and the font is waaay to small. I clicked compatibility and disabled scaling and that caused it to be less blurry but too s...

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My sonic studio equalizer stops working at random

Hey guys, I'm a new spotify user and I really enjoy having a good sound when I listen to music. I have high impedance sennheiser headphones and got an asus strix headphone amp for these. It comes with the sonic studio software to fiddle with the soun...

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Hey guys,   I'm a new spotify user and I really enjoy having a good sound when I listen to music. I have high impedance sennheiser headphones and got an asus strix headphone amp for these. It ...

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Solved!! can not uninstall Windows App

After working completely fine for half a year, the Spotify desktop application did not start since today. It appears in my taskmanager when I try to open it, but only as a background process.I tried to uninstall/reinstall Spotify, but wasn't able to ...

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After working completely fine for half a year, the Spotify desktop application did not start since today. It appears in my taskmanager when I try to open it, but only as a background process. I trie...

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Solved!! I can't open Spotify and i can't reinstall or deinstall the Program!

Hello,I tryit to start spotify ... but nothing happends. then i close the process spotify.exe and i try it again. nothing happends a new spotfy.exe process started. i close spotify.exe and webhelper.... .exe. and i've try it again but again nothing h...

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Hello, I tryit to start spotify ... but nothing happends. then i close the process spotify.exe and i try it again. nothing happends a new spotfy.exe process started. i close spotify.exe and webhelpe...

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Can't play the current song

Hi allAfter 10-15 minutes listening music with premium spotify. A blue pop-up shows up above with this message: "Can't play the current song" This is only happening on my laptop and it started this morning, my other devices are working fine. I've uni...

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Hi all After 10-15 minutes listening music with premium spotify. A blue pop-up shows up above with this message: "Can't play the current song"   This is only happening on my laptop and it sta...

ErikG

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