diff --git a/core/__init__.py b/core/__init__.py
index 243c23b7..04faf3ef 100644
--- a/core/__init__.py
+++ b/core/__init__.py
@@ -1047,6 +1047,7 @@ def initialize(section=None):
     configure_utility_locations()
     configure_sections(section)
     configure_torrent_class()
+    configure_groups()
 
     __INITIALIZED__ = True