diff --git a/anki/collection.py b/anki/collection.py
index 3daf6be9e..a55beb808 100644
--- a/anki/collection.py
+++ b/anki/collection.py
@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ class _Collection(object):
             d += datetime.timedelta(hours=4)
             self.crt = int(time.mktime(d.timetuple()))
         self.sched = Scheduler(self)
+        if not self.conf.get("newBury", False):
+            self.sched.unburyCards()
 
     def name(self):
         n = os.path.splitext(os.path.basename(self.path))[0]