diff --git a/utils/regtools/qeditor/mainwindow.cpp b/utils/regtools/qeditor/mainwindow.cpp
index 1e39dd1a83..310153495c 100644
--- a/utils/regtools/qeditor/mainwindow.cpp
+++ b/utils/regtools/qeditor/mainwindow.cpp
@@ -55,6 +55,8 @@ MainWindow::MainWindow(Backend *backend)
     setCentralWidget(m_tab);
 
     ReadSettings();
+
+    OnNewRegTab();
 }
 
 void MainWindow::ReadSettings()