diff --git a/src/wizard.py b/src/wizard.py
index ff1206452..613a61ee0 100644
--- a/src/wizard.py
+++ b/src/wizard.py
@@ -292,7 +292,10 @@ class WizardGTK:
         saves configuration settings
         """
         import gtk
-        self.create_file()
+        try:
+            self.create_file()
+        except:
+            pass
         self.config.set("random_port", self.wtree.get_widget('chk_random_ports'\
             ).get_active())
         self.config.set("listen_on", [self.wtree.get_widget("spin_port_min")\