diff --git a/kmmainwin.cpp b/kmmainwin.cpp
index a75d479a4..46a9851b0 100644
--- a/kmmainwin.cpp
+++ b/kmmainwin.cpp
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ void KMMainWin::saveProperties(KConfigGroup &config)
 
 bool KMMainWin::queryClose()
 {
-    if (kmkernel->shuttingDown() || KConfigGui::sessionConfig() || mReallyClose) {
+    if (kmkernel->shuttingDown() || qApp->isSavingSession() || mReallyClose) {
         return true;
     }
     return kmkernel->canQueryClose();