^^^ Don't do this... I thought it would give exclusive access when Strawberry is open but it genuinely blocks all access to the audio device for other programs. I think I will just stick with shared mode.
@max
It's not normal, try setting the notifications to disabled under Tools / Settings / notifications, in case the native desktop notifications triggers system sounds.
@mike_jones not sure how you can call it a bargain. If you actually pay to keep the player updated on windows or mac it might be the most expensive consumer media player on market at $60/yr and @jonas doesn't event take feature requests.