diff --git a/src/plasma/package.cpp b/src/plasma/package.cpp
index 07b3c90..84417e3 100644
--- a/src/plasma/package.cpp
+++ b/src/plasma/package.cpp
@@ -791,7 +791,7 @@ PackagePrivate::PackagePrivate()
       servicePrefix("plasma-applet-"),
       fallbackPackage(0),
       metadata(0),
-      externalPaths(false),
+      externalPaths(true),
       valid(false),
       checkedValid(false)
 {