diff --git a/Commons/Settings.qml b/Commons/Settings.qml
index b1fd605a..bbfc0bb3 100644
--- a/Commons/Settings.qml
+++ b/Commons/Settings.qml
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Singleton {
     // Then it should be commented out again, regular users don't need to generate
     // default settings on every start
     // TODO: automate this someday!
-    generateDefaultSettings()
+    // generateDefaultSettings()
 
     // Patch-in the local default, resolved to user's home
     adapter.general.avatarImage = defaultAvatar