diff --git a/neo/tools/compilers/dmap/optimize.cpp b/neo/tools/compilers/dmap/optimize.cpp
index c0747f5d..57cf02fb 100644
--- a/neo/tools/compilers/dmap/optimize.cpp
+++ b/neo/tools/compilers/dmap/optimize.cpp
@@ -30,7 +30,9 @@ If you have questions concerning this license or the applicable additional terms
 
 //#pragma optimize( "", off )
 
-#ifdef WIN32
+
+// #ifdef WIN32 // DG: this caused trouble, especially with SDL2
+#if 0
 #include <windows.h>
 #include <GL/gl.h>
 #endif