diff --git a/src/kscope.cpp b/src/kscope.cpp
index 4a4ab60..3e4c134 100644
--- a/src/kscope.cpp
+++ b/src/kscope.cpp
@@ -159,7 +159,11 @@ KScope::KScope(QWidget* pParent, const char* szName) :
 	
 	// Use a maximised window the first time
 	if (Config().isFirstTime())
+	{
+		Config().loadDefault();
+		Config().store();
 		showMaximized();
+	}
 
 	// Show the Welcome message
 	if (Config().showWelcomeDlg()) {