diff --git a/main.js b/main.js
index 3890f1d..b272240 100644
--- a/main.js
+++ b/main.js
@@ -217,7 +217,8 @@ function createLoadingWindow() {
       /* the user only tried to close the window */
       closeAppAfterLoading = true;
       e.preventDefault();
-      loadingWindow.hide();
+      if (loadingWindow)
+      	loadingWindow.hide();
     }
   });