diff --git a/lua/lazygit/utils.lua b/lua/lazygit/utils.lua
index 469d9a4..f8a43ac 100644
--- a/lua/lazygit/utils.lua
+++ b/lua/lazygit/utils.lua
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ local function project_root_dir()
   local cwd = vim.loop.cwd()
   local root = get_root(cwd)
   if root == nil then
+    vim.o.shell = oldshell
     return nil
   end