diff --git a/install_debian_easy.sh b/install_debian_easy.sh
index 78037045..2e73c127 100755
--- a/install_debian_easy.sh
+++ b/install_debian_easy.sh
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ script_mode=Y
 				;;
 			*)
 				echo aborted
+				exit 1
 				;;
 		esac
 	}