diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/pcb_editor_control.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/pcb_editor_control.cpp
index 03d86b2c1e..a8dc7ac502 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/pcb_editor_control.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/pcb_editor_control.cpp
@@ -864,6 +864,10 @@ int PCB_EDITOR_CONTROL::CrossProbeSchToPcb( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
         // Otherwise simply select the corresponding item
         {
             m_toolMgr->RunAction( PCB_ACTIONS::selectItem, true, item );
+            // Ensure the display is refreshed, because in some installs
+            // the refresh is done only when the gal canvas has the focus, and
+            // that is not the case when crossprobing from Eeschema:
+            m_frame->GetGalCanvas()->Refresh();
         }
     }