--- a/src/eric7/eric7_ide.py	Thu Sep 26 09:48:49 2024 +0200
+++ b/src/eric7/eric7_ide.py	Thu Sep 26 15:49:36 2024 +0200
@@ -400,6 +400,12 @@
     # Load translation files and install them
     loc = Startup.loadTranslators(qtTransDir, app, ("qscintilla",))
 
+    # generate a graphical error handler
+    from eric7.EricWidgets import EricErrorMessage  # __IGNORE_WARNING_I101__
+
+    eMsg = EricErrorMessage.qtHandler()
+    eMsg.setMinimumSize(600, 400)
+
     # Initialize SSL stuff
     from eric7.EricNetwork.EricSslUtilities import initSSL  # __IGNORE_WARNING_I101__
 
@@ -437,12 +443,6 @@
 
     QTimer.singleShot(0, uiStartUp)
 
-    # generate a graphical error handler
-    from eric7.EricWidgets import EricErrorMessage  # __IGNORE_WARNING_I101__
-
-    eMsg = EricErrorMessage.qtHandler()
-    eMsg.setMinimumSize(600, 400)
-
     # start the event loop
     inMainLoop = True
     res = app.exec()