diff --git a/client.cpp b/client.cpp
index d10afdf676..d2f1862fbe 100644
--- a/client.cpp
+++ b/client.cpp
@@ -138,7 +138,8 @@ Client::Client( Workspace *ws )
     skip_pager = FALSE;
 
     max_mode = MaximizeRestore;
-
+    maxmode_restore = MaximizeRestore;
+    
     cmap = None;
     
     frame_geometry = QRect( 0, 0, 100, 100 ); // so that decorations don't start with size being (0,0)