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Can't play an artist's discography on the desktop app

Plan Premium Device PC / Android My Question or Issue This happened a few days ago. Normally when i clicked an Artist > Discography > Show All > And play a song, the next song was from the next album of the artist. Now, the next song is a random one ...

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Issue : no volume control in spotify when exclusive mode is activated

Premium member, France, Windows 10 64 bits updated, Focusrite Audio solo usb external soundcard updated, Desktop app updated I talk with the customer service, we try to solve my problem and they told me that it should be an issue that I have to talk ...

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Black Screen (June 15 2026 install)

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceDesktop PC IntelOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueFollowed clean re-install instructions after getting black screen at startup. Installed the latest June 15 version from the Windows Store. Ran once without p...

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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 are...

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Solved!! Spotify stops when switching to another application on Windows 7

In the last week, I have discovered that Spotify will stop playing if I switch focus from Spotify to another application. It is happening persistently and only started very recently. I have noticed it only on my desktop (Windows 7 Home) - it works fi...

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In the last week, I have discovered that Spotify will stop playing if I switch focus from Spotify to another application. It is happening persistently and only started very recently. I have noticed i...

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Solved!! Why was CTRL+F removed/not released in latest version?

I have read anwsers to other posts saying that it hasn't been added to the new version yet... so ok.... but why...? I just can't seem to understand why you would make a release without something so basic... I mean now I have to scroll through hundred...

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I have read anwsers to other posts saying that it hasn't been added to the new version yet... so ok.... but why...?    I just can't seem to understand why you would make a release witho...

seanp426

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Solved!! Application is not installed while searching

Description I have a message "Application is not installed" while entering search result (artist hit) A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. Type an artist name 2. From search results, pick artist name 3. Error occured... What I expecte...

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Description I have a message "Application is not installed" while entering search result (artist hit)   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. Type an artist name...

funkbus1

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Control + F (Search within a playlist)

Im not sure why this feature would be removed, but please bring it back. Its essential.

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Im not sure why this feature would be removed, but please bring it back. Its essential.

Anon31

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Can't play local files

I've seen this topic elsewhere, but the typical solutions suggested there (MP3 codecs, Quicktime reinstall) don't work for me. Description Some (but not all) local MP3 files don't play for me. It seems to be something about the file itself: all songs...

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I've seen this topic elsewhere, but the typical solutions suggested there (MP3 codecs, Quicktime reinstall) don't work for me.   Description Some (but not all) local MP3 files don't play f...

lauraluvtea

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Solved!! Uninstalled Spotify and now it is taking forever to download. (Windows 8)

Hello, I have a premium account on Spotify, which has been great since the beginning of the year. I use it on both my computer and my phone. After the update I had issues with Spotify on Windows 8. It kept saying it was offline when I was online etc....

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Hello,   I have a premium account on Spotify, which has been great since the beginning of the year.   I use it on both my computer and my phone.   After the update I had is...

Madonesparktwo

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Solved!! Spotify 1.0.x Feedback. HORRIBLE UPDATE.

So today I was listening music and appeared the bar telling to me that a new version was ready to install.Is the worst update in the history of spotify, here is why.I'm using windows 7. No AppsNot even an alert or something, they are gone. Can't mini...

Roadie

So today I was listening music and appeared the bar telling to me that a new version was ready to install. Is the worst update in the history of spotify, here is why. I'm using windows 7.   ...

TreborG2

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Does radio thumbs down work?

When listening to the radio i will thumbs down the same song 4 or 5 times in a 4 hour period. I'm used to the same songs repeating on the radio stations but it just seems like if I thumb down a song once, let alone 4 or 5 times a day, IT WOULD STOP P...

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When listening to the radio i will thumbs down the same song 4 or 5 times in a 4 hour period.  I'm used to the same songs repeating on the radio stations but it just seems like if I thumb down a...

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Spotify feed not appearing on Facebook

Hi, I seem to be facing a quite bizarre problem here. I used Spotify today after a period of 3 weeks. The songs were streaming perfectly fine on the desktop app. However, i) The friend activity feed seemed to have disappeared. I could only see recomm...

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Hi,   I seem to be facing a quite bizarre problem here.   I used Spotify today after a period of 3 weeks. The songs were streaming perfectly fine on the desktop app.   Howe...

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Solved!! Does Spotify have any hidden audio settings? Having an issue

I recently started using a desktop USB amplifier-dac to get better quality audio with my new headphones. It works with everything else (itunes etc etc) except the Spotify desktop client. What I mean is, when using Spotify, music is still output throu...

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I recently started using a desktop USB amplifier-dac to get better quality audio with my new headphones. It works with everything else (itunes etc etc) except the Spotify desktop client. What I mean ...

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Solved!! "My Year In Music" Is not working! Please help.

When I try and get "My Year In Music" from the "Spotify Year in music", it says 403 Forbidden. Please someone help because I'v been waiting all year for this ever eince the 2013 one.

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 When I try and get "My Year In Music" from the "Spotify Year in music", it says 403 Forbidden. Please someone help because I'v been waiting all year for this ever eince the 2013 one.

LeckaR

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Microsoft MultiMedia Keyboard Media Keys Not Working..

The problem is spotify does not respond to the media keys on the keyboard.. Play/Pause, Stop, Next and PreviousI am running Windows 7 (x64) with: spotify desktop client, Microsoft MultiMedia Keyboard, IntelliType Pro 7.1 Have re-installed drivers mul...

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The problem is spotify does not respond to the media keys on the keyboard.. Play/Pause, Stop, Next and Previous I am running Windows 7 (x64) with: spotify desktop client, Microsoft MultiMedia Keyb...

zachthezman

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What does the the plus and the tick signs mean on the new spotify layout?

What does the the plus and the tick signs mean on the new spotify layout? Is it obvious? ive been trying to work it out and i cant seem to understand what they mean. Bring back the old layout. It was much easier and quicker to use.

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What does the the plus and the tick signs mean on the new spotify layout? Is it obvious? ive been trying to work it out and i cant seem to understand what they mean.  Bring back the old layout...

DaMaZz

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Solved!! Ctrl - F not working in new version? (1.0.1.805.gd2412973)

I realise after the update the layout is different and I can no longer use the Ctrl - F function. (Pressing Ctrl - F has no reaction) I used to be able to find songs saved in my list with only a few alphabets. Imagine having to manually search throug...

Casual Listener

I realise after the update the layout is different and I can no longer use the Ctrl - F function. (Pressing Ctrl - F has no reaction) I used to be able to find songs saved in my list with only a fe...

Slendermang

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Solved!! Playlist cover image not showing up on playlists with mostly local files

Woops, pretty long title!Anyway, It's exactly as the title say's, I've got two playlists that have mostly (and one even only) local files in them.I've made sure that the mp3 files of the songs all got a cover art. This does not change any thing tough...

Gig Goer

Woops, pretty long title! Anyway, It's exactly as the title say's, I've got two playlists that have mostly (and one even only) local files in them. I've made sure that the mp3 files of the son...

Slendigo

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"X listeners in your network"

How many times do you need to listen to an artist to be listed in "X listeners in your network"? If I stream one song, is that enough?

Roadie

How many times do you need to listen to an artist to be listed in "X listeners in your network"? If I stream one song, is that enough?

mtstringer

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One of my favorite songs became messed up? Not sure if corrupt or what has happened,

Hi! Since quite a while back now one of my favorite songs, Ready, Steady, Go by Paul Oakenfold has somehow been messed up in spotify, It used to be correct but now it has turned into something strange instead Paul Oakenfold – Ready, Steady, Go This i...

Casual Listener

Hi!   Since quite a while back now one of my favorite songs, Ready, Steady, Go by Paul Oakenfold has somehow been messed up in spotify,   It used to be correct but now it has turned...

holmistrollet

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Spotify Not Working after update

After the last update, my spotify stopped working. It did work previously without problems but this morning it no longer opened at all. I'm using a Windows 8 system. I attempted to open spotify and there was no response whatsoever. No error message w...

Newbie

After the last update, my spotify stopped working. It did work previously without problems but this morning it no longer opened at all.   I'm using a Windows 8 system. I attempted to open sp...

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Solved!! Error 117 since update

Hello, Since i updated Spotify windows client, i get an error message at every attempt of connexion, altought the software is not blocked by any firewall. Thaks for your help

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Hello,   Since i updated Spotify windows client, i get an error message at every attempt of connexion, altought the software is not blocked by any firewall.   Thaks for your help

joaquimabc

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