diff --git a/kcontrol/kdm/kdm-appear.cpp b/kcontrol/kdm/kdm-appear.cpp
index 010c58e16..922e72fda 100644
--- a/kcontrol/kdm/kdm-appear.cpp
+++ b/kcontrol/kdm/kdm-appear.cpp
@@ -545,7 +545,7 @@ void KDMAppearanceWidget::load()
   langcombo->setCurrentItem(config->readEntry("Language", "C"));
 
   // See if the SAK is enabled
-  if (sakwarning) {
+  if (!sakwarning) {
     sakbox->setChecked(config->readBoolEntry("UseSAK", true));
   }
   else {