diff --git a/src/generic/aboutdlgg.cpp b/src/generic/aboutdlgg.cpp
index 688750d0a9..8f72fe0e6d 100644
--- a/src/generic/aboutdlgg.cpp
+++ b/src/generic/aboutdlgg.cpp
@@ -155,6 +155,9 @@ bool wxGenericAboutDialog::Create(const wxAboutDialogInfo& info)
     SetSizerAndFit(sizerTop);
 
     CentreOnScreen();
+
+    FindWindow(wxID_OK)->SetFocus();
+
     return true;
 }