diff --git a/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp b/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp
--- a/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp
+++ b/src/qt/bitcoin.cpp
@@ -762,7 +762,7 @@
     // Allow parameter interaction before we create the options model
     app.parameterSetup();
     // Load GUI settings from QSettings
-    app.createOptionsModel(gArgs.IsArgSet("-resetguisettings"));
+    app.createOptionsModel(gArgs.GetBoolArg("-resetguisettings", false));
 
     // Subscribe to global signals from core
     uiInterface.InitMessage.connect(InitMessage);