diff --git a/tools/python/xen/xend/image.py b/tools/python/xen/xend/image.py
index db6e6658f6..778c0687e6 100644
--- a/tools/python/xen/xend/image.py
+++ b/tools/python/xen/xend/image.py
@@ -487,8 +487,8 @@ class ImageHandler:
 
                 time.sleep(0.1)
                 count += 1
-                if count < 100:
-                    continue
+                if count > 100:
+                    break
 
             domains.domains_lock.acquire()