diff --git a/src/IPFilter.cpp b/src/IPFilter.cpp
index e95cd39..70a5dee 100644
--- a/src/IPFilter.cpp
+++ b/src/IPFilter.cpp
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 
 #include <wx/stdpaths.h>		// Needed for GetDataDir
 #include <wx/ffile.h>
+#include <wx/mimetype.h>
 
 #include "IPFilter.h"			// Interface declarations.
 #include "IPFilterScanner.h"	// Interface for flexer
@@ -393,6 +394,8 @@ CIPFilter::CIPFilter() :
 
 	CreateDummyFile(staticDat, staticMsg);
 
+	wxTheMimeTypesManager->Initialize();
+
 	// First load currently available filter, so network connect is possible right after
 	// (in case filter download takes some time).
 	Reload();