Tested & Working: Automating Spicetify Updates with Windows Task Scheduler

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Q1: Will running this scheduled task cause a command prompt window to pop up over my games or work?

A1: No. Passing the -WindowStyle Hidden parameter through PowerShell keeps execution completely invisible. The task runs in session 1 as a background sub-process without stealing active desktop focus.

Q2: What happens if Spotify rolls out an update that Spicetify does not support yet?

A2: If Spicetify encounters unmapped client classes, the spicetify backup apply command safely fails without corrupting playback files. Spotify continues running in its default stock state until Spicetify releases a matching patch, which the script pulls automatically during your next system startup.

Q3: Does this automation method work on the Microsoft Store version of Spotify?

A3: The official Spicetify development team strongly discourages using the Windows Store sandbox build because Windows restricts write access inside WindowsApps. For consistent automation, install Spotify using the standard standalone installer (downloaded directly from Spotify's website) or via winget (winget install Spotify.Spotify).