Many people who have updated their PC to Windows 11 face many application and driver compatibility issues. The developers are working hard to get their app ready and running for Windows 11. But it is relatively not there yet. One such problem is that the Spotify app no longer works correctly on Windows 11. The app throws an error saying, “Spotify app is not responding,” and closes. This could be quite frustrating because you can no longer enjoy music while working on your Laptop or PC. So, in this article, we have curated some fixes that you can try to solve the issue and get Spotify back running.
In most cases, Spotify issues are usually on the server end. Such problems often include songs not working, songs not downloading, playlists not loading, etc. In short, the Spotify app no longer works most probably due to internal server issues. So please wait for a few hours and wait for the issue to solve itself. But if not, below are some troubleshooting methods to address your problem.
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Method 1: Install Media Feature Pack
If you are using an N version of Windows, you may be unable to use any media players. For example, there is a Windows 10 Pro N version. These N versions of Windows are stripped out of Media playback features to use in Workstations and other Work-related environments.
So if you are running an N version of Windows, then you might want to add the Media Feature Pack to enable media playback. Here’s how you can do it.
- Open the start menu and search for “Optional Feature.”
- Click onthe Add an Optional feature.
- Search for Media Feature Pack and click on install.
- Please wait for it to complete and restart your PC.
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