diff --git a/statusfile.c b/statusfile.c
index 1235a291..ba3915af 100644
--- a/statusfile.c
+++ b/statusfile.c
@@ -58,6 +58,8 @@ int StatusFileTask(void *data)
 {
   char *pFile = NULL;
 
+  if (!hasRestored())
+    return 1;
   if (parameterChange) {
     parameterChange = 0;