diff --git a/configure b/configure
index d54dc29..067affe 100755
--- a/configure
+++ b/configure
@@ -280,9 +280,9 @@ printf "\\n"
 # Don't replace an existing root
 printf "checking for existing gopher root... "
 if [ -d "${GOPHERROOT}" ] || [ -f "${GOPHERROOT}/gophermap" ]; then
-    INSTALL_ROOT="install-root"
     printf "yes"
 else
+    INSTALL_ROOT="install-root"
     printf "no"
 fi
 printf "\\n"
