diff --git a/data_from_portwine/scripts/start.sh b/data_from_portwine/scripts/start.sh
index 7e5bef12..7a8365ab 100755
--- a/data_from_portwine/scripts/start.sh
+++ b/data_from_portwine/scripts/start.sh
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ echo '
 '
 
 $PW_DEBUG
-if [[ $(id -u) = 0 ]] ; then
+if [[ $(id -u) = 0 ]] && [[ ! -e "/userdata/system/batocera.conf" ]] ; then
     echo "Do not run this script as root!"
     exit 1
 fi