diff --git a/tools/python/xen/xend/XendDomainInfo.py b/tools/python/xen/xend/XendDomainInfo.py
index ee8edd566f..abb692f051 100644
--- a/tools/python/xen/xend/XendDomainInfo.py
+++ b/tools/python/xen/xend/XendDomainInfo.py
@@ -1006,6 +1006,7 @@ class XendDomainInfo:
 
         """
         try:
+            self.clear_shutdown()
             self.state = STATE_VM_OK
             self.shutdown_pending = None
             self.restart_check()