diff --git a/lib/core/common.py b/lib/core/common.py
index a4777ba48..a9b8df6c8 100644
--- a/lib/core/common.py
+++ b/lib/core/common.py
@@ -794,6 +794,7 @@ def readInput(message, default=None, checkBatch=True):
     else:
         logging._acquireLock()
         dataToStdout("\r%s" % message, forceOutput=True, bold=True)
+        kb.prependFlag = False
         data = raw_input() or default
         #data = raw_input(message.encode(sys.stdout.encoding or UNICODE_ENCODING))
         logging._releaseLock()