diff --git a/src/net.h b/src/net.h
index df34f5a88d..af66eed070 100644
--- a/src/net.h
+++ b/src/net.h
@@ -256,7 +256,7 @@ public:
         pfilter = NULL;
 
         // Be shy and don't send version until we hear
-        if (!fInbound)
+        if (hSocket != INVALID_SOCKET && !fInbound)
             PushVersion();
     }