diff --git a/Torch.Server/Initializer.cs b/Torch.Server/Initializer.cs
index c88e617f..91731117 100644
--- a/Torch.Server/Initializer.cs
+++ b/Torch.Server/Initializer.cs
@@ -279,7 +279,15 @@ private void HandleException(object sender, UnhandledExceptionEventArgs e)
             }
             else
             {
-                MessageBox.Show("Torch encountered a fatal error and needs to close. Please check the logs for details.");
+                if (!this.Config.NoGui)
+                {
+                    MessageBox.Show(
+                        "Torch encountered a fatal error and needs to close. Please check the logs for details.");
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    Log.Error("Torch encountered a fatal error and needs to close. Please check the logs for details.");
+                }
             }
 
             Process.GetCurrentProcess().Kill();