Spotify app won’t open in Windows 10

The first and most effective solution we recommend, click on the windows icon -> power then restart. Yes restart windows 10 this will refresh the system, fixes minor software conflicts that might be causing Spotify won’t open or not responding on Windows 10

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If the Spotify application is not responding, then open task manager. Under the Processes tab look for Spotify right-click on it to open options and select End task.

There are chances, third party antivirus program might prevent some applications from opening. Try disabling your antivirus program temporarily and then relaunch Spotify to check if it works.

Install windows update

Microsoft regularly releases windows updates with security improvements and bug fixes. And installing the latest windows updates fix previous problems as well. Let’s check for and install the latest windows updates that might have a fix for the Spotify app bug.

Press Windows key + S type windows update and select check for updates.Hit the check for updates button to allow download and install available windows updates from the Microsoft server.Once done you need restart your computer to apply them, now check the status of the Spotify app.

Perform a Clean Boot

Sometimes third-party programs that interfere with Spotify also cause Spotify not to launch. Start Windows 10 clean boot state that helps figure out if the problematic software causing the issue.

Press Windows key + R, type msconfig.msc and click ok,This will open System Configuration, Go to the services tab.Checkmark on Hide all Microsoft services and click Disable all.Switch to Startup tab and click Open Task Manager. Then disable all the startup items and go back to System Configuration.Click Apply and OK Then restart your PC.

Now start the Spotify app, check if If it works properly. If the answer is yes then you need to open System Configuration and enable these services and programs one by one to find out the problematic one.

Reset Spotify app on Windows 10

Windows 10 has an option to reset the app to its default setup and fix the most possible issue with the app.

Right-click on the start menu select Apps and Features,scroll down to locate Spotify select it then click advanced options,This will open a new window, here check the app permission is toggle on,Scroll down and click on reset and click reset again when waring popup prompt opens,

Once done close everything and restart your computer,Now again open the Spotify app and check there is no more problems with the app on windows 10.

Reinstall Spotify app

If you are still haven’t managed to fix the Spotify app problem, then it’s possible that there is something wrong with the installation files of Spotify. Reinstall the Spotify app probably fix the problem on your computer.

Press Windows key + I to open the Settings app, Click on Apps then Apps & features,Scroll down to locate the Spotify app select it then click uninstallFollow on-screen instructions to remove the app from your computer.

Now navigate to C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Roaming, delete the Spotify folder here and Restart your computer,Download Spotify ‘full installer package’ from its official site here, and install it with administrative privileges.

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