diff --git a/src/freedombone-image-customise b/src/freedombone-image-customise
index a32f547f..9171545e 100755
--- a/src/freedombone-image-customise
+++ b/src/freedombone-image-customise
@@ -201,6 +201,7 @@ create_generic_image() {
     cat >> $rootdir/home/$MY_USERNAME/.bashrc <<EOF
 # initial setup of the system
 if [ -f ~/.initial_setup ]; then
+    clear
     echo "
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