diff --git a/QuietUnrarAppDelegate.m b/QuietUnrarAppDelegate.m
index 9799036..5df504b 100644
--- a/QuietUnrarAppDelegate.m
+++ b/QuietUnrarAppDelegate.m
@@ -249,7 +249,8 @@ BOOL appRunning = NO;
         preferencesWindowController.quietUnrar = self;
     }
 
-    [preferencesWindowController showWindow:nil];
+    [preferencesWindowController.window makeKeyAndOrderFront:self];
+    [NSApp activateIgnoringOtherApps:YES];
 }
 
 - (void) quit {