diff --git a/roles/network/tasks/named.yml b/roles/network/tasks/named.yml
index bd5d1b4c1..be351cd23 100644
--- a/roles/network/tasks/named.yml
+++ b/roles/network/tasks/named.yml
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 # or we have to change the serial number in the config files.
 - name: Stop named before copying files
   service: name={{ dns_service }} state=stopped
-  when: not installing
+  when: first_run and is_debuntu
 
 - name: Set folder permission
   file: path={{ item }}