diff --git a/DataInterfaceConsole/Actions/Settings/SettingsHandler.cs b/DataInterfaceConsole/Actions/Settings/SettingsHandler.cs
index acb593a..201ea9d 100644
--- a/DataInterfaceConsole/Actions/Settings/SettingsHandler.cs
+++ b/DataInterfaceConsole/Actions/Settings/SettingsHandler.cs
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ public void Save()
         public void Tick()
         {
             var di = Program.instance.di;
-            if (!di.IsValid())
+            if (di == null || !di.IsValid())
                 return;
 
             try