diff --git a/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp b/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp
index df1be35c8db..627c3e00f1c 100644
--- a/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp
+++ b/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp
@@ -696,7 +696,7 @@ int main(int argc, char *argv[])
     // Allow parameter interaction before we create the options model
     app.parameterSetup();
     // Load GUI settings from QSettings
-    app.createOptionsModel(gArgs.IsArgSet("-resetguisettings"));
+    app.createOptionsModel(gArgs.GetBoolArg("-resetguisettings", false));
 
     // Subscribe to global signals from core
     uiInterface.InitMessage.connect(InitMessage);