vlc-media-player
I am batch converting a lot of files and running vlc from the command line. When I do a new dos box pops up showing vlc's output converting the current file. It is very annoying because it pops up above all other windows and takes focus.
How do I hide VLC either completely or minimized.
This would do it :
vlc --no-video-deco --no-embedded-video
Video will stay on top-left on Windows. Add this for aligning:
--video-x=X --video-y=Y
e.g.
--video-x=120 --video-y=300
For command lines : VLC command-line help
Have you tried disabling hardware video acceleration in VLC? This might fix the half-screen problem.
Yes I realize this isn't the question asked, but it seems to be an XY Problem.
Best Answer
No need for Command User Interface (DOS) commands. The switch is within the app. Click on TOOLS MENU > PREFERENCES (or Ctrl+P). Under INTERFACE... Turn this off: "Systray pop-up when minimized" CHECKBOX. Systray will still notify you with a little balloon. But the video itself will no longer pop up.