I've also tried re-installing Spotify to no avail. Kept getting the error code: auth:16 which prevented me from logging in, along with the usual "blocked by firewall" message.
Re-installing Kaspersky Internet Security though is proving to be an even bigger nuisance since the website won't even let me download the installer without buying another license.
I'm gonna attempt a way-around by downloading a trial version and logging into my (subscriber) account from there--