

If Spotify is missing from the Apps & Features (or Programs and Features) and yet the error appears, it means the previous uninstallation has left over some files/registry keys.


To resolve the error “A Windows Store installation of Spotify was found in your system,” follow these steps: Step 1: Uninstall existing Spotify installation If you have previously installed and uninstalled Spotify, the uninstallation may have left over some folders and registry entries. The above error happens if the Store version of Spotify is already installed on the computer. The error persists even if you delete the Spotify application data folder under “ %LocalAppData%\Packages\“. Please uninstall that version first, or update through the Windows Store. A Windows Store installation of Spotify was found in your system.
