diff --git a/modules/juce_graphics/native/juce_Direct2DHwndContext_windows.cpp b/modules/juce_graphics/native/juce_Direct2DHwndContext_windows.cpp
index aee0cabf9c..66e7539065 100644
--- a/modules/juce_graphics/native/juce_Direct2DHwndContext_windows.cpp
+++ b/modules/juce_graphics/native/juce_Direct2DHwndContext_windows.cpp
@@ -117,6 +117,9 @@ public:
         {
             const std::scoped_lock lock { mutex };
 
+            if (preparing == nullptr)
+                return;
+
             if (readyToDisplay != nullptr)
             {
                 // Copy the dirty regions from the newest presentation over the top of the 'ready'