diff --git a/ankiqt/__init__.py b/ankiqt/__init__.py
index 3e3fbc3f1..a567f8d42 100644
--- a/ankiqt/__init__.py
+++ b/ankiqt/__init__.py
@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@ def run():
     pixmap = QPixmap(":/icons/anki-logo.png")
     ui.splash = QSplashScreen(pixmap)
     ui.splash.show()
+    app.processEvents()
 
 
     # setup paths for forms, icons
diff --git a/ankiqt/ui/main.py b/ankiqt/ui/main.py
index 35340f507..7d2e39612 100644
--- a/ankiqt/ui/main.py
+++ b/ankiqt/ui/main.py
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ class AnkiQt(QMainWindow):
         except:
             ui.utils.showWarning(_("Broken plugin:\n\n%s") %
                                  traceback.format_exc())
-        ui.splash.hide()
+        ui.splash.finish(self)
         self.show()
 
     def setupMainWindow(self):