Windows 10 (1703) and Kodi 17.1 minimized

Hi! I’ve done a stupid thing and upgraded both Windows 10 (from 1607 to 1703) and Kodi (to 17.1) the same day. Now I do not know if the problem I am experiencing (or an unwanted feature) is caused by the one or the other. With Windows 10 1607 and earlier versions of Kodi I could start Kodi, put on a music playlist and then minimize Kodi and the music would still play on through the speakers when I was doing other work with the same computer. Now I can not, the music pauses and only continues when restoring Kodi to full screen. When using my phone as a remote to play music as I did with earlier Windows/Kodi combo does not work either. Kodi responds but nothing happens.
Does any one know a solution or is this something I have to live with? I am not using the Store version of Kodi.

Thank you for Kodi!