diff --git a/src/core/main.cpp b/src/core/main.cpp
index 691495170cc..5d3479decea 100644
--- a/src/core/main.cpp
+++ b/src/core/main.cpp
@@ -765,8 +765,8 @@ int main( int argc, char * * argv )
 			#endif
 			
 			// have a hidden exit button
-			exit = mb.addButton( "", QMessageBox::AcceptRole );
-			exit->setFlat(true);
+			exit = mb.addButton( "", QMessageBox::RejectRole);
+			exit->setVisible(false);
 			
 			// set icons
 			recover->setIcon( embed::getIconPixmap( "recover" ) );