diff --git a/src/java/org/jivesoftware/spark/component/AlertUI.java b/src/java/org/jivesoftware/spark/component/AlertUI.java
index 9050c157..4c4a538e 100644
--- a/src/java/org/jivesoftware/spark/component/AlertUI.java
+++ b/src/java/org/jivesoftware/spark/component/AlertUI.java
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ public class AlertUI extends JPanel implements ActionListener {
         descriptionLabel.setText(description);
 
         SparkManager.getWorkspace().addAlert(this);
-        SparkManager.getAlertManager().flashWindow(SparkManager.getMainWindow());
+        SparkManager.getAlertManager().flashWindowStopOnFocus(SparkManager.getMainWindow());
     }
 
     public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent actionEvent) {