diff --git a/aqt/profiles.py b/aqt/profiles.py
index d382fcfe8..6b7c58e08 100644
--- a/aqt/profiles.py
+++ b/aqt/profiles.py
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ a flash drive.""" % self.base)
             os.rename(oldFolder, newFolder)
         except WindowsError as e:
             self.db.rollback()
-            if "Access is denied" in e:
+            if "Access is denied" in str(e):
                 showWarning(_("""\
 Anki could not rename your profile because it could not rename the profile \
 folder on disk. Please ensure you have permission to write to Documents/Anki \