diff --git a/src/core.py b/src/core.py
index 299d5250f..727e2a828 100644
--- a/src/core.py
+++ b/src/core.py
@@ -734,15 +734,14 @@ of HD space!  Oops!\nWe had to pause at least one torrent"))
         self.apply_prefs_per_torrent(unique_ID)
 
     def pause_all(self):
-        for unique_ID in self.unique_IDs:
-            self.config.set('max_active_torrents_tmp', \
-                self.config.get('max_active_torrents'))
-            self.config.set('max_active_torrents', 0)
-            self.apply_prefs()
+        self.config.set('max_active_torrents_tmp', \
+            self.config.get('max_active_torrents'))
+        self.config.set('max_active_torrents', 0)
+        self.apply_prefs()
 
     def resume_all(self):
         self.config.set('max_active_torrents', \
-            self.config.get('max_active_torrents_tmp')
+            self.config.get('max_active_torrents_tmp'))
         self.apply_prefs()
 
     def move_storage(self, unique_ID, directory):