diff --git a/chrome/content/zotero/zoteroPane.js b/chrome/content/zotero/zoteroPane.js
index e8e99ab57..bed873a65 100644
--- a/chrome/content/zotero/zoteroPane.js
+++ b/chrome/content/zotero/zoteroPane.js
@@ -1170,7 +1170,6 @@ var ZoteroPane = new function()
 		};
 		this.itemsView.addCallback(this.setTagScope);
 		document.getElementById('zotero-items-tree').view = this.itemsView;
-		this.itemsView.selection.clearSelection();
 		
 		// Add events to treecolpicker to update menu before showing/hiding
 		try {