diff --git a/gef.py b/gef.py
index c713c62ef..f3b9b108e 100644
--- a/gef.py
+++ b/gef.py
@@ -11718,7 +11718,9 @@ def target_remote_posthook():
     gef.gdb.show_banner()
 
     # load config
-    gef.gdb.load_extra_plugins()
+    if gef.gdb.load_extra_plugins():
+        # reload settings
+        gdb.execute("gef restore")
 
     # setup gdb prompt
     gdb.prompt_hook = __gef_prompt__