How To Fix Spotify Error Code 4 On Windows

If you get the Spotify error code 4: No internet connection detected error message while connecting to Spotify, here’s what you can do to fix the error.

1. Modify the Registry Settings

Many users in the Spotify community claimed to have fixed the Spotify code 4 connection error by tweaking the registry. You can try doing it as well.

1. Open the Registry Editor app from the Windows search.

2. When the Registry Editor opens, navigate to this path:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet

3. Right-click on EnableActiveProbing DWORD and select Modify.

4. In the Value data field for EnableActiveProbing DWORD, input 1 and click OK.

After making the changes, close the Registry Editor & restart your computer. This should fix Spotify Error Code 4 on Windows.

2. Unblock Spotify from Windows Firewall

Sometimes, the Windows Firewall blocks apps due to potential security risks, leading to various errors. Follow the steps below to unblock Spotify from Windows Firewall.

• Click on the Start Button and open the Control Panel
• Go to System and Security > Windows Firewall
• Click on Allowed Apps
• Find the Spotify app and tick the checkbox.
• Click on OK to apply the changes.

3. Flush DNS Cache

Flushing the DNS cache on Windows usually fixes the Spotify connection error. You can use the Command Prompt to do this. Here’s what you need to do.

• Launch CMD with admin rights (Right-click> Run as administrator).
• When the Command Prompt opens, execute this command and press Enter

ipconfig /flushdns

4. Disable Windows Defender or Antivirus

Security software like Antivirus and Antimalware tools often blocks apps from accessing the internet. Your antivirus software may be preventing Spotify from accessing the internet, leading to the error code 4: No internet connection detected error message.

You need to open your Antivirus tool and find the Firewall Settings. If your Antivirus doesn’t have the Firewall option, turn off the real-time protection and check whether Error code 4 has been fixed.

5. Change DNS Settings

Changing the DNS settings can also help fix this error code. Here’s how to change DNS settings.

1. Open the Control Panel and then click on Network and Sharing Center

2. In the Network and Sharing Center, click on Change Adapter Settings

3. Right-click on the connected network and select Properties.

4. Select the option Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on Properties

5. Select the radio button for Use the following DNS server addresses and fill in the value of Google DNS, 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. Once done, click on Ok 

6. Reinstall Spotify

If the above methods do not fix the Spotify Error Code 4 error message, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. However, back up the playlists before you reinstall Spotify. Reinstalling Spotify will delete all user-made settings and cache files.

These are the best methods to fix the ‘Spotify error code 4: No internet connection detected’ on Windows. Let us know in the comment box below if you know of any other method to fix the error message.

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