Spotify wont start on Windows 8

[jonord]

I updated to latest Spotify, and now it refuse to start after logging in. The window opens for a second and then closes without any messages. I have tried to reinstall it several times and tried to make sure that there are no traces of the previous install. I have also restarted the computer.

[sharp-spark]

Same issue detailed here (also occurring on Win10 and Win7):

https://community.spotify.com/t5/Desktop-Linux-Windows-Web-Player/Spotify-instantly-crashes-followin...

[sharp-spark]

Just noticed this thread as well:

https://community.spotify.com/t5/Desktop-Linux-Windows-Web-Player/Crash-on-startup/td-p/1521877