diff --git a/src/net/java/sip/communicator/util/swing/MasterPasswordInputDialog.java b/src/net/java/sip/communicator/util/swing/MasterPasswordInputDialog.java
index 59a46ef80..23c472112 100644
--- a/src/net/java/sip/communicator/util/swing/MasterPasswordInputDialog.java
+++ b/src/net/java/sip/communicator/util/swing/MasterPasswordInputDialog.java
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e)
                         currentPasswdField.getPassword());
         }
         // hide dialog and unblock application
-        dialog.setVisible(false);
+        dialog.dispose();
     }
 
     /**