diff --git a/src/fileio.c b/src/fileio.c
index 4ef21fe..2e2b826 100644
--- a/src/fileio.c
+++ b/src/fileio.c
@@ -316,6 +316,9 @@
      * display the line. */
     ex_no_reprint = TRUE;
 
+    /* don't display the file info for another buffer now */
+    need_fileinfo = FALSE;
+
     /*
      * For Unix: Use the short file name whenever possible.
      * Avoids problems with networks and when directory names are changed.