diff --git a/astrid/plugin-src/com/todoroo/astrid/core/OldTaskPreferences.java b/astrid/plugin-src/com/todoroo/astrid/core/OldTaskPreferences.java
index 9e639f044..8e7e510d6 100644
--- a/astrid/plugin-src/com/todoroo/astrid/core/OldTaskPreferences.java
+++ b/astrid/plugin-src/com/todoroo/astrid/core/OldTaskPreferences.java
@@ -72,8 +72,7 @@ public class OldTaskPreferences extends TodorooPreferenceActivity {
      */
     @Override
     protected void onPause() {
-        if (pd != null)
-            pd.dismiss();
+        DialogUtilities.dismissDialog(this, pd);
 
         super.onPause();
     }