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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...
Newbie
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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...
Visitor
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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
Visitor
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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...
I used to primarily use iTunes, but it's such a pain in the **bleep** after a while, having to buy all the songs I want, and download the others that I couldn't find on iTunes. I noticed that after switching to spotify, I played some songs that I kne...
I used to primarily use iTunes, but it's such a pain in the **bleep** after a while, having to buy all the songs I want, and download the others that I couldn't find on iTunes. I noticed that after s...
Community Legend
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Hello! So for some reason my local files are not downloading onto my spotify online or on my phone. I had some files working but when I added new ones they did not download. I tried turning on and off the download button and that caused all my files ...
Hello! So for some reason my local files are not downloading onto my spotify online or on my phone. I had some files working but when I added new ones they did not download. I tried turning on and of...
Casual Listener
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( warning : bad english )Hey guys, i have a weird problem. Whenever i log into my account I see some songs in my library that i didn't add. After I saw them, I delete them and the next time i log into my account they are back in there. I'm using my a...
( warning : bad english 😕 ) Hey guys, i have a weird problem. Whenever i log into my account I see some songs in my library that i didn't add. After I saw them, I delete them and the next time i lo...
Regular
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Spotify on my Windows 8.1 machine pauses after playing one song. It is super annoying and only does it on this device. Luckily I have and auto hot key script that lets me skip to the next song and it will begin to play. I have to do this every time I...
Spotify on my Windows 8.1 machine pauses after playing one song. It is super annoying and only does it on this device. Luckily I have and auto hot key script that lets me skip to the next song and it...
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Someone is having problems with Account Images on Spotify latest version? Yesterday the app has launched a update that bugged my account like this: There is some fix?
Someone is having problems with Account Images on Spotify latest version? Yesterday the app has launched a update that bugged my account like this: There is some fix?
Newbie
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I was listening to music all morning with no problem and then the player paused the song. Now when I hit play, it only plays the song for 2 seconds and pauses it again.
I was listening to music all morning with no problem and then the player paused the song. Now when I hit play, it only plays the song for 2 seconds and pauses it again.
Casual Listener
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Hey I've been reading online that Spotify keeps writing on your harddrive. Since it goes onto the system harddrive (my SSD) I heard that it can be bad. true or false?
Hey I've been reading online that Spotify keeps writing on your harddrive. Since it goes onto the system harddrive (my SSD) I heard that it can be bad. true or false?
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hi everybody. on the desktop version i actually cannot share my music on my fb page. I am connected with fb login but it seems like in the desktop version the system doesn't remember it (and even my fb pic isn't correctly displayed). Please see attac...
hi everybody. on the desktop version i actually cannot share my music on my fb page. I am connected with fb login but it seems like in the desktop version the system doesn't remember it (and even my ...
Music Fan
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Hi guys,I have windows 10 enterprise 64-bit.Current spotify version is 1.0.42.151I start up Spotify and it begins the installer, to which I receive an error "Spotify could not be started (Error Code: 17)I had previously been able to get around this b...
Hi guys, I have windows 10 enterprise 64-bit. Current spotify version is 1.0.42.151 I start up Spotify and it begins the installer, to which I receive an error "Spotify could not be started (Err...
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Hello,I am able to create folders in my desktop app but I cannot add any playlists to them. I am not sure why Thank you for your time!
Hello, I am able to create folders in my desktop app but I cannot add any playlists to them. I am not sure why 😞 Thank you for your time!
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Since the update I can't seem to drag and drop songs or groups of songs in the Windows desktop app...I can add songs to my playlists with the 3 dots/right clicking, but not move them around. I've tried closing and re-opening the app - what else can I...
Since the update I can't seem to drag and drop songs or groups of songs in the Windows desktop app...I can add songs to my playlists with the 3 dots/right clicking, but not move them around. ...
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Sometimes things work. Sometimes nothing happens. Adding songs to a playlist (Starred is bugged to **bleep**)Removing songs from a playlistCan't sort songs in my own library (there are no green arrows anywhere) And a bunch of other things that aren't...
Sometimes things work. Sometimes nothing happens. Adding songs to a playlist (Starred is bugged to **bleep**) Removing songs from a playlist Can't sort songs in my own library (there are ...
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Hi.Spotify started pausing constantly for me while using my keyboard buttons - gaming, typing this post even. And it happens with every button I press randomly. Is there any way to disable that? Fresh reinstall didn't work either. Edit: Started pausi...
Hi. Spotify started pausing constantly for me while using my keyboard buttons - gaming, typing this post even. And it happens with every button I press randomly. Is there any way to disable that? Fr...
Spotify Star
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Jag har uppgraderat från Premium till Family via Telia och den är betald men när jag loggar in på datorn så står det att den senaste betalningen inte fungerade och att jag skall uppdatera mitt konto. Dock ser det ut att fortfande fungera på våra mobi...
Jag har uppgraderat från Premium till Family via Telia och den är betald men när jag loggar in på datorn så står det att den senaste betalningen inte fungerade och att jag skall uppdatera mitt k...
Roadie
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Yesterday, the Spotify program on my computer decided to stop working after a new update. Every time I try to play anything (mind you I have Premium), I am getting the "This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import ...
Yesterday, the Spotify program on my computer decided to stop working after a new update. Every time I try to play anything (mind you I have Premium), I am getting the "This song is not available. If...
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Hello, I'm having a problem with an ad playing over and over again. It will stop playing but I can only play the ad. I am unable to play any songs while this is happening. I can fix it by logging out and back in but it's pretty annoying. Why is this ...
Hello, I'm having a problem with an ad playing over and over again. It will stop playing but I can only play the ad. I am unable to play any songs while this is happening. I can fix it by logging out...
Roadie
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The picture on my Discover Weekly playlist I dont want to veiw it any more, How ever its been there for a while now bout maybe 3 months and time goes on people chagne i just want it removed i have it connected to facebook thats were it came from howe...
The picture on my Discover Weekly playlist I dont want to veiw it any more, How ever its been there for a while now bout maybe 3 months and time goes on people chagne i just want it removed i ha...
Composer
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HelloHave uninstaled and re-installed Spotify.Does not play any music when clicked on.Fast forwards every playlist!Help!Cecilia(the breaking your heart variety) x
Hello Have uninstaled and re-installed Spotify. Does not play any music when clicked on. Fast forwards every playlist! Help! Cecilia(the breaking your heart variety) x
Roadie
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Hello everyone! I am sad that I have to contact support here but a premium user like myself has no other option. So basically the issue persists for like 5 days (or something) and there is no solution yet. My ISP can't make the connection with the Sp...
Hello everyone! I am sad that I have to contact support here but a premium user like myself has no other option. So basically the issue persists for like 5 days (or something) and there is n...
Casual Listener
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Everytime I start Spotify the window shows for a second and then hides itself. In the taskbar and on task manager its still running but wont show up as a window. Please help me fix this as I cant use it after several reinstalls. Thanks.
Everytime I start Spotify the window shows for a second and then hides itself. In the taskbar and on task manager its still running but wont show up as a window. Please help me fix this as I can...
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