diff --git a/kweather/kweather.cpp b/kweather/kweather.cpp
index 2682a72..62114c1 100644
--- a/kweather/kweather.cpp
+++ b/kweather/kweather.cpp
@@ -349,7 +349,9 @@ void kweather::slotPrefsAccepted()
     dockWidget->setViewMode(mViewMode);
 
     setUseIconTheme(useIconTheme);
-    slotUpdateNow();
+    if ( !mWeatherService )
+        initDCOP();
+    mWeatherService->forceUpdateAll();
 
     setLabelColor();
     emit updateLayout();