diff --git a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_userpref.py b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_userpref.py
index 75fddb84513..6f46feb07a1 100644
--- a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_userpref.py
+++ b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_userpref.py
@@ -1145,7 +1145,8 @@ class USERPREF_PT_file_paths(PreferencePanel):
         layout.prop(paths, "i18n_branches_directory", text="I18n Branches")
         layout.prop(paths, "image_editor", text="Image Editor")
         layout.prop(paths, "animation_player_preset", text="Playback Preset")
-        layout.prop(paths, "animation_player", text="Animation Player")
+        if paths.animation_player_preset == 'CUSTOM':
+            layout.prop(paths, "animation_player", text="Animation Player")
 
 
 class USERPREF_PT_file_autorun(PreferencePanel):