diff --git a/src/kits/tracker/Tracker.cpp b/src/kits/tracker/Tracker.cpp
index 6cae64b907..55f227c3a3 100644
--- a/src/kits/tracker/Tracker.cpp
+++ b/src/kits/tracker/Tracker.cpp
@@ -1349,7 +1349,7 @@ TTracker::ReadyToRun()
 		// create desktop
 		BEntry entry;
 		deskDir.GetEntry(&entry);
-		Model *model = new Model(&entry);
+		Model *model = new Model(&entry, true);
 		if (model->InitCheck() == B_OK) {
 			AutoLock<WindowList> lock(&fWindowList);
 			deskWindow = new BDeskWindow(&fWindowList);