Allow content on top of Windows Q-Play Player

Allow content on top of Windows Q-Play Player

To control this setting declare an environment variable called  "QPLAY_ONTOPMODE" and set it to "false" (default value is true).

Setting an environment variable in Windows 10 and 11 involves a few straightforward steps. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Open System Properties

1. Using Start Menu:
   - Press `Win + S` to open the search bar.
   - Type "Environment Variables" and click on "Edit the system environment variables".

2. Using Control Panel:
   - Press `Win + X` and select "System".
   - Click on "Advanced system settings" on the left sidebar.

Step 2: Open Environment Variables

1. In the "System Properties" window, click on the "Environment Variables..." button at the bottom.

Step 3: Add a New Environment Variable

1. In the "Environment Variables" window, you will see two sections: "User variables" and "System variables".

2. To add a new User variable:
   - Click the "New..." button under the "User variables" section.
   - Enter the "QPLAY_ONTOPMODE" and "false" in the pop-up window.
   - Click "OK".

*If not set the default value is "true".

3. To add a new System variable:
   - Click the "New..." button under the "System variables" section.
   - Enter the "QPLAY_ONTOPMODE" and "false" in the pop-up window.
   - Click "OK".

*If not set the default value is "true".

Step 4: Edit or Delete an Existing Variable

1. To edit an existing variable:
   - Select the variable from the list and click "Edit...".
   - Make your changes and click "OK".

2. To delete an existing variable:
   - Select the variable from the list and click "Delete".
   - Confirm the deletion.

Step 5: Apply Changes

1. After adding, editing, or deleting environment variables, click "OK" in the "Environment Variables" window.
2. Click "OK" in the "System Properties" window to close it.

Step 6: Verify the Environment Variable

1. Open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window.
2. Type `echo %QPLAY_ONTOPMODE%` and press Enter.
   - This should display the value of the environment variable you set.

Summary

- Open the "System Properties" window.
- Click on "Environment Variables".
- Add, edit, or delete variables in the "User variables" or "System variables" section.
- Apply changes and verify the environment variable using Command Prompt or PowerShell.

By following these steps, you can set, modify, or remove environment variables in Windows 10 and 11.

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