diff --git a/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp b/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp
index 09d318efbd7..2754b651d8c 100644
--- a/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp
+++ b/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp
@@ -516,6 +516,7 @@ void BitcoinApplication::initializeResult(bool success)
 #endif
         pollShutdownTimer->start(200);
     } else {
+        Q_EMIT splashFinished(window);
         quit(); // Exit main loop
     }
 }