diff --git a/ankiqt/__init__.py b/ankiqt/__init__.py
index bcdc8fb83..5b08d732a 100644
--- a/ankiqt/__init__.py
+++ b/ankiqt/__init__.py
@@ -173,8 +173,7 @@ def run():
     except (IOError, OSError):
         pass
 
-    if not mw.abortOpen:
-        app.exec_()
+    app.exec_()
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     run()
diff --git a/ankiqt/ui/main.py b/ankiqt/ui/main.py
index b72088e94..8b1fb6a2f 100644
--- a/ankiqt/ui/main.py
+++ b/ankiqt/ui/main.py
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ class AnkiQt(QMainWindow):
         QMainWindow.__init__(self)
         self.errorOccurred = False
         self.inDbHandler = False
-        self.abortOpen = False
         if sys.platform.startswith("darwin"):
             qt_mac_set_menubar_icons(False)
         ankiqt.mw = self
@@ -632,12 +631,6 @@ To upgrade an old deck, download Anki 0.9.8.7."""))
             r = self.loadDeck(path, interactive=False, sync=False)
             if r:
                 return r
-            else:
-                # deck is already open
-                if not ui.utils.askUser(
-                    _("Anki is already open. Open another copy?")):
-                    self.abortOpen = True
-                    return
         self.onNew(initial=True)
 
     def getDefaultDir(self, save=False):