diff --git a/pupil_src/launchables/eye.py b/pupil_src/launchables/eye.py
index 47eeb03bc0..6bde37e8f4 100644
--- a/pupil_src/launchables/eye.py
+++ b/pupil_src/launchables/eye.py
@@ -523,7 +523,6 @@ def set_window_size():
         )
         icon.tooltip = "General Settings"
         g_pool.iconbar.append(icon)
-        toggle_general_settings(False)
 
         plugins_to_load = session_settings.get("loaded_plugins", default_plugins)
         if overwrite_cap_settings:
@@ -540,6 +539,8 @@ def set_window_size():
                 g_pool.plugin_by_name[default_capture_name], default_capture_settings
             )
 
+        toggle_general_settings(True)
+
         g_pool.writer = None
 
         # Register callbacks main_window