diff --git a/application/core/EA_Controller.php b/application/core/EA_Controller.php
index 101bcc61..c2d03cd8 100644
--- a/application/core/EA_Controller.php
+++ b/application/core/EA_Controller.php
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ class EA_Controller extends CI_Controller
     {
         $user_id = session('user_id');
 
-        if (!$user_id) {
+        if (!$user_id || !$this->db->table_exists('users')) {
             return;
         }