--- a/src/eric7/Toolbox/Startup.py	Fri Sep 27 11:00:27 2024 +0200
+++ b/src/eric7/Toolbox/Startup.py	Fri Sep 27 17:27:11 2024 +0200
@@ -246,7 +246,9 @@
         # generate a graphical error handler
         from eric7.EricWidgets import EricErrorMessage  # __IGNORE_WARNING_I101__
 
-        eMsg = EricErrorMessage.qtHandler()
+        eMsg = EricErrorMessage.qtHandler(
+            minSeverity=Preferences.getUI("MinimumMessageTypeSeverity")
+        )
         eMsg.setMinimumSize(600, 400)
 
     return app.exec()