diff --git a/src/shred.cpp b/src/shred.cpp
index 6ae0236..d6b53c9 100644
--- a/src/shred.cpp
+++ b/src/shred.cpp
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ int Shred::shredDrive(Drive *drive, int *ipSignalFd)
         write(*ipSignalFd, "A", 1);
         usleep(20000);
     }
+    drive->bWasShredded = true;
 #endif
 
 #ifndef DRYRUN