diff --git a/Modules/Settings/SettingsPanel.qml b/Modules/Settings/SettingsPanel.qml
index c23c9f88..212c5248 100644
--- a/Modules/Settings/SettingsPanel.qml
+++ b/Modules/Settings/SettingsPanel.qml
@@ -223,6 +223,8 @@ NPanel {
 
   // When the panel opens, choose the appropriate tab
   onOpened: {
+    // Run program availability checks every time settings opens
+    ProgramCheckerService.checkAllPrograms()
     updateTabsModel()
 
     var initialIndex = SettingsPanel.Tab.General