--- a/src/eric7/HelpViewer/HelpViewerWidget.py Sat Jan 07 19:16:55 2023 +0100 +++ b/src/eric7/HelpViewer/HelpViewerWidget.py Sat Jan 07 19:21:25 2023 +0100 @@ -339,7 +339,8 @@ self.__centerSplitter.setSizes([900, 150]) - QTimer.singleShot(50, self.__lookForNewDocumentation) + if Preferences.getHelp("QtHelpSearchNewOnStart"): + QTimer.singleShot(50, self.__lookForNewDocumentation) def __addNavigationButton(self, iconName, toolTip): """