diff --git a/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/hob.py b/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/hob.py
index 0f738ce4b5..e696314358 100644
--- a/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/hob.py
+++ b/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/hob.py
@@ -322,6 +322,7 @@ class MainWindow (gtk.Window):
         if response == gtk.RESPONSE_OK:
             self.reset_build()
             self.search.set_text("")
+            self.selected_image = None
         return
 
     def reset_build(self):