diff --git a/interface/src/Application.cpp b/interface/src/Application.cpp
index e499da9645..087c6503d0 100644
--- a/interface/src/Application.cpp
+++ b/interface/src/Application.cpp
@@ -448,8 +448,6 @@ Application::Application(int& argc, char** argv, QElapsedTimer& startupTimer) :
 
     _bookmarks = new Bookmarks();  // Before setting up the menu
 
-    _runningScriptsWidget = new RunningScriptsWidget(_window);
-
     // start the nodeThread so its event loop is running
     QThread* nodeThread = new QThread(this);
     nodeThread->setObjectName("NodeList Thread");
@@ -980,6 +978,11 @@ Application::Application(int& argc, char** argv, QElapsedTimer& startupTimer) :
 
     connect(this, &Application::applicationStateChanged, this, &Application::activeChanged);
 
+    // FIXME -- NOTE: This will call ProcessEvents() which can cause authentication signals to fire, which
+    // if not logged in can cause the login dialog to appear. As currently implemented, the login requires
+    // the offscreen UI to render, so this needs to be well after OffscreenUi is available
+    _runningScriptsWidget = new RunningScriptsWidget(_window);
+
     qCDebug(interfaceapp, "Startup time: %4.2f seconds.", (double)startupTimer.elapsed() / 1000.0);
 }