diff --git a/code/ryzom/tools/scripts/linux/service_launcher.sh b/code/ryzom/tools/scripts/linux/service_launcher.sh
index 587f3875a..3be4af012 100755
--- a/code/ryzom/tools/scripts/linux/service_launcher.sh
+++ b/code/ryzom/tools/scripts/linux/service_launcher.sh
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ do
 		  printf STOPPED > $STATE_FILE
 
 		  # consume (remove) the control file to allow start once
-		  rm $CTRL_FILE
+		  rm -f $CTRL_FILE
 
 		  echo Press ENTER to relaunch
        fi