diff --git a/UI/window-basic-main.cpp b/UI/window-basic-main.cpp
index e3cc220be..6bc9fd960 100644
--- a/UI/window-basic-main.cpp
+++ b/UI/window-basic-main.cpp
@@ -2275,7 +2275,8 @@ void OBSBasic::OBSInit()
 	UpdatePreviewProgramIndicators();
 	OnFirstLoad();
 
-	activateWindow();
+	if (!hideWindowOnStart)
+		activateWindow();
 
 	/* ------------------------------------------- */
 	/* display warning message for failed modules  */