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.