diff --git a/qubesmanager/settings.py b/qubesmanager/settings.py
index ff22b16a..c55a266c 100644
--- a/qubesmanager/settings.py
+++ b/qubesmanager/settings.py
@@ -1229,7 +1229,9 @@ def devices_selection_changed(self):
         self.update_virt_mode_list()
 
     def update_pvh_dont_support_devs(self):
-        if self.virt_mode.currentData() == 'pvh':
+        # this is the easiest way to check for both normal 'PVH' and
+        # default (PVH) options
+        if 'PVH' in self.virt_mode.currentText().upper():
             self.dev_list.setEnabled(False)
             self.pvh_dont_support_devs.setVisible(True)
         else: