MPC grabbing focus - don't want

[Monarch1st]

Media player classic (-hc) steals focus whenever it starts a new file and I don't like that.
I often have a full-screen game going on the main monitor and a show going on the secondary monitor. When mpc starts a new file, it grabs the focus and kicks me out of the game.

How do I prevent mpc from grabbing focus every time it starts a new file?

(mpc-hc v1.6.1.4041 if that makes a difference)

[jagabo]

Download the source and build your own custom version without the focus grab.

[El Heggunte]

Playing a game and watching a show at the same time

[Monarch1st]

Sure! Not many movies are worth your full attention, and most games most of the time don't need total focus.
It's a great way to chillax!

About the recompile: what compiler do I need & where do I learn? Is there a forum that discusses such things?