diff --git a/Crypto Notepad/Program.cs b/Crypto Notepad/Program.cs
index 40d4534..5f6b989 100644
--- a/Crypto Notepad/Program.cs	
+++ b/Crypto Notepad/Program.cs	
@@ -19,9 +19,10 @@ static void Main()
 
     static class publicVar
     {
-        public static string encryptionKey { get; set; }
-        public static bool keyChanged { get; set; }
-        public static bool settingsChanged{ get; set; }
-        public static bool okPressed { get; set; }
+        public static string encryptionKey = "";
+        public static bool keyChanged = false;
+        public static bool settingsChanged = false;
+        public static bool okPressed = false;
     }
+
 }