diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_ui.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_ui.dm
index c98284fbf66..a09fc49082c 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_ui.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_ui.dm
@@ -135,13 +135,15 @@
 
 	switch(action)
 		if("PC_exit")
-			active_program.kill_program(usr)
+			//you can't close apps in emergency mode.
+			if(isnull(internal_cell) || internal_cell.charge)
+				active_program.kill_program(usr)
 			return TRUE
 		if("PC_shutdown")
 			shutdown_computer()
 			return TRUE
 		if("PC_minimize")
-			if(!active_program)
+			if(!active_program || (!isnull(internal_cell) && !internal_cell.charge))
 				return
 			active_program.background_program()
 			return TRUE