I’m looking for assistance in setting up a system that automatically updates my Spotify application every three days. I want it to check for any patches and install them without requiring my manual intervention.
Is there a way I can create a scheduled task or a script that runs in the background to manage this patching automatically? I’m currently using Windows and I’m uncertain whether to use Task Scheduler or if there is a more effective method available. Any ideas or code snippets would be greatly appreciated.
I’ve tried researching this topic, but I haven’t been able to find straightforward guidance on automating Spotify updates specifically.
I had similar requirements for my work setup where we needed consistent software versions across multiple machines. While Spotify does handle updates automatically, forcing updates on a schedule can be tricky since there is no official command line parameter for updating. What worked for me was creating a script that downloads the latest Spotify installer from their website and runs a silent installation every few days. The installer will automatically upgrade the existing version if needed. You can use PowerShell with Invoke-WebRequest to download the SpotifySetup.exe file, then execute it with parameters like /S for silent install. Schedule this through Task Scheduler and it will maintain your three-day update cycle effectively without relying on Spotify’s internal update mechanism.
honestly spotify should auto-update itself but if you really want control over it, maybe try using chocolatey package manager? you can set up a simple batch script with choco upgrade spotify and schedule it thru task scheduler every 3 days. way cleaner than killing processes manually imo
In my experience, Spotify manages its updates quite efficiently without manual intervention. The desktop application usually downloads updates automatically in the background and applies them upon restart. However, if you prefer specific timing, you could use a PowerShell script combined with Task Scheduler. By scheduling a task that stops the Spotify process and restarts it every three days, you can ensure updates are installed. Just use the command “taskkill /f /im Spotify.exe” to close it, then restart Spotify. Remember to configure the task to execute only when logged in to avoid interruptions during use.