diff --git a/mslib/msui/msui_mainwindow.py b/mslib/msui/msui_mainwindow.py
index 47fda6787..7a07ed992 100644
--- a/mslib/msui/msui_mainwindow.py
+++ b/mslib/msui/msui_mainwindow.py
@@ -587,6 +587,8 @@ def __init__(self, local_operations_data=None, tutorial_mode=False, *args):
         # disable category until connected/login into mscolab
         self.filterCategoryCb.setEnabled(False)
         self.actionOpenManageView.setEnabled(False)
+        if not config_loader(dataset="restore_views"):
+            self.shareViewGroupBox.hide()
         self.shareViewGroupBox.setEnabled(False)
         self.mscolab.signal_unarchive_operation.connect(self.activate_operation_slot)
         self.mscolab.signal_operation_added.connect(self.add_operation_slot)