diff --git a/src/interface.py b/src/interface.py
index c2558a9d2..5f3dd8125 100644
--- a/src/interface.py
+++ b/src/interface.py
@@ -1056,7 +1056,7 @@ window, please enter your password"))
         # Call update now so everything is up-to-date when the window gains 
         # focus on startup
         self.update()
-        gobject.timeout_add(int(1000*self.manager.config.get("gui_update_interval")+0.5), self.update)
+        gobject.timeout_add(int(1000*self.manager.config.get("gui_update_interval")), self.update)
 
         # Load plugins after we showed main window (if not started in tray)
         self.load_plugins()