diff --git a/retrodeck.sh b/retrodeck.sh
index daeb3cc8..254d383f 100644
--- a/retrodeck.sh
+++ b/retrodeck.sh
@@ -189,6 +189,12 @@ if [[ $update_check == "true" ]]; then
   fi
 fi
 
+# THIS IS A ONE-OFF FORCED REFRESH OF RETRODECK CONTROLLER PROFILES IN A 0.7.6b VERSION REFRESH - REMOVE BEFORE NEXT VERSION RELEASE
+if [[ -f "$HOME/.steam/steam/controller_base/templates/RetroDECK_controller_config.vdf" ]]; then # If RetroDECK controller profile has been previously installed
+  install_retrodeck_controller_profile
+fi
+# REMOVE BEFORE NEXT VERSION RELEASE
+
 # Normal Startup
 
 start_retrodeck