diff --git a/osu.Desktop/Updater/SquirrelUpdateManager.cs b/osu.Desktop/Updater/SquirrelUpdateManager.cs
index 73f53721d1..910751a723 100644
--- a/osu.Desktop/Updater/SquirrelUpdateManager.cs
+++ b/osu.Desktop/Updater/SquirrelUpdateManager.cs
@@ -111,6 +111,7 @@ namespace osu.Desktop.Updater
             catch (Exception)
             {
                 // we'll ignore this and retry later. can be triggered by no internet connection or thread abortion.
+                scheduleRecheck = true;
             }
             finally
             {