diff --git a/src/qt/bitcoingui.cpp b/src/qt/bitcoingui.cpp
index ff66df376..3b3cd0196 100644
--- a/src/qt/bitcoingui.cpp
+++ b/src/qt/bitcoingui.cpp
@@ -335,7 +335,7 @@ void BitcoinGUI::createActions()
     openAction->setStatusTip(tr("Open a bitcoin: URI or payment request"));
 
     m_open_wallet_action = new QAction(tr("Open Wallet"), this);
-    m_open_wallet_action->setMenu(new QMenu(this));
+    m_open_wallet_action->setEnabled(false);
     m_open_wallet_action->setStatusTip(tr("Open a wallet"));
 
     m_close_wallet_action = new QAction(tr("Close Wallet..."), this);
@@ -633,6 +633,9 @@ void BitcoinGUI::setWalletController(WalletController* wallet_controller)
 
     m_wallet_controller = wallet_controller;
 
+    m_open_wallet_action->setEnabled(true);
+    m_open_wallet_action->setMenu(new QMenu(this));
+
     connect(wallet_controller, &WalletController::walletAdded, this, &BitcoinGUI::addWallet);
     connect(wallet_controller, &WalletController::walletRemoved, this, &BitcoinGUI::removeWallet);