diff --git a/src/misc/about.c b/src/misc/about.c
index a0f30387..5c9d001b 100644
--- a/src/misc/about.c
+++ b/src/misc/about.c
@@ -219,6 +219,7 @@ HWND GUIAPI OpenAboutDialog (HWND hHosting)
 
     if (sg_AboutWnd != 0) {
         ShowWindow (sg_AboutWnd, SW_SHOWNORMAL);
+        SetActiveWindow (sg_AboutWnd);
         return sg_AboutWnd;
     }