diff --git a/tools/server-update.sh b/tools/server-update.sh
index ab4aa2f..1684ad0 100755
--- a/tools/server-update.sh
+++ b/tools/server-update.sh
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ fi
 
 git pull
 
-if ! [ "$(cat ./skel/etc/ixvd/version)" = "$(cat /etc/ixvd/version)" ]; then
+[ -f "/etc/ixvd/version" ] && if ! [ "$(cat ./skel/etc/ixvd/version)" = "$(cat /etc/ixvd/version)" ]; then
     echo "WARNING: IXVD SKELETON VERSION CHANGED!"
     echo "WARNING: Manual intervention is required."
     exit 1