How to move python system env variable to top of Path list ?

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How to move python sys env variable to top of Path list ?
Internet suggests click the Move Up button .
But there is no Move Up button .
Surely there is an app to do this ?
win 11 my env-variables list has no "Move Up" button .What to do ?
Is there a freeware to do this , PowerToys & Winaero show no "Move Up" button either .

There is no need to move a variable up or down in the list, because variables are not interpreted in some specific order.

What is the actual problem you're trying to solve?

"What is the actual problem you're trying to solve?"

How can I get a Move Up button like other win 11 systems have .

The Move Up / Move Down feature is reserved for Editing the Path and PSModulePath variables, and no other variables.



To modify your "System Python312 Scripts" path, you have to carefully edit it or copy/paste it from somewhere else.
I don't believe you can change System variables to allow the same editing for custom environment variables.

After some testing, it's possible to use the Move Up / Down buttons if your variable is defined in the Registry as REG_EXPAND_SZ instead of REG_SZ.

Which means your app has to create the variable using a reg command, instead of using the normal SET command from a CMD script.

Thanks garlin ,
I ran this :
reg add HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ENVIRONMENT /v "System Python312 Scripts" /t REG_EXPAND_SZ /d C:\;D:\ /f
and it completed .
Then Restart ed .
But still no : Move Up / Move Down button .

pseymour said:

There is no need to move a variable up or down in the list, because variables are not interpreted in some specific order.

What is the actual problem you're trying to solve?

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I have run into problems when running Python ,
because "C:\Users\vmars\AppData\Local\Packages\PythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.12_qbz5n2kfra8p0\LocalCache\local-packages\Python312\Scripts"
is not on TOP of the list .

If I remember correctly, Python uses an environment variable called PYTHONPATH. Try making a new user variable with that name, and set it to that Scripts folder path you mentioned in the post above. User variables are created in that same dialog box in your screen shot, just at the top of the window.

The default install location for Python is in AppData. However, I put it in a different location. Namely, I have Python 3.1.3 installed in"
C:\Programs\Python\Python313

I don't use the PYTHONPATH Environment Variable. I have my own paths defined which seem to work OK for me.

Understanding the Python Path Environment Variable in Python

It is not necessary to edit the environment variables using regedit. You can access it in Settings

Open Settings
Go to System > About
Select Advanced system settings





In Advanced tab select Environmental Variables



In User variables select Path
Select Edit
I have the Python Path variables defined there



The Python Scripts path leads to:



I use Thonny to edit my Python programs. I used to install the standalone Thonny app which doesn't always include the latest release of Python. Now I first install Python by itself. Then from within the Scripts folder at the command line I use PIP to install the Thonny app.