Spotify Prevent Lock v1.1.1
Released: 02-Aug-2025
Summary
This maintenance release introduces robust single-instance enforcement to prevent multiple copies of the application from running simultaneously, while maintaining all existing functionality.
Changes
✨ New Features
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Single Instance Enforcement
- Global mutex lock prevents duplicate processes
- Version-aware conflict detection
- Clear user notifications when blocking duplicates
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Enhanced Version Management
- Automatic detection of newer/older running versions
- Smart upgrade/downgrade guidance
⚡ Optimizations
- Reduced memory footprint (<1MB RAM)
- More efficient process checking
- Improved startup path validation
🐞 Bug Fixes
- Fixed race condition in instance detection
- Resolved edge cases in version comparison
- Improved system tray icon consistency
Technical Details
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Instance Locking | GUID-based global mutex |
| Version Check | SemVer 2.0 compliant |
| Memory Usage | <1MB |
| Dependencies | .NET 8.0, Spotify Desktop |
Upgrade Instructions
- Exit any running instances from system tray
- Download and run the new version
- Existing settings will be preserved automatically
Known Limitations
- Requires manual process termination in rare upgrade scenarios
- System tray icon may briefly appear during transitions
- Does not support Spotify web player