diff --git a/src/bitmessageqt/__init__.py b/src/bitmessageqt/__init__.py
index 88d41b7f..bf391882 100644
--- a/src/bitmessageqt/__init__.py
+++ b/src/bitmessageqt/__init__.py
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import locale
 import os
 import random
 import string
+import subprocess
 import sys
 import textwrap
 import threading
@@ -48,7 +49,6 @@ import paths
 from proofofwork import getPowType
 import queues
 import shutdown
-import state
 from statusbar import BMStatusBar
 import sound
 # This is needed for tray icon
@@ -73,6 +73,15 @@ def powQueueSize():
     return queue_len
 
 
+def openKeysFile():
+    """Open keys file with an external editor"""
+    keysfile = os.path.join(state.appdata, 'keys.dat')
+    if 'linux' in sys.platform:
+        subprocess.call(["xdg-open", keysfile])
+    elif sys.platform.startswith('win'):
+        os.startfile(keysfile)  # pylint: disable=no-member
+
+
 class MyForm(settingsmixin.SMainWindow):
 
     # the maximum frequency of message sounds in seconds
@@ -1544,7 +1553,7 @@ class MyForm(settingsmixin.SMainWindow):
                 reply = QtGui.QMessageBox.question(self, _translate("MainWindow", "Open keys.dat?"), _translate(
                     "MainWindow", "You may manage your keys by editing the keys.dat file stored in\n %1 \nIt is important that you back up this file. Would you like to open the file now? (Be sure to close Bitmessage before making any changes.)").arg(state.appdata), QtGui.QMessageBox.Yes, QtGui.QMessageBox.No)
             if reply == QtGui.QMessageBox.Yes:
-                shared.openKeysFile()
+                openKeysFile()
 
     # menu button 'delete all treshed messages'
     def click_actionDeleteAllTrashedMessages(self):
diff --git a/src/shared.py b/src/shared.py
index 072d04c0..3a6fbc31 100644
--- a/src/shared.py
+++ b/src/shared.py
@@ -253,11 +253,3 @@ def fixSensitiveFilePermissions(filename, hasEnabledKeys):
     except Exception:
         logger.exception('Keyfile permissions could not be fixed.')
         raise
-
-
-def openKeysFile():
-    """Open keys file with an external editor"""
-    if 'linux' in sys.platform:
-        subprocess.call(["xdg-open", state.appdata + 'keys.dat'])
-    else:
-        os.startfile(state.appdata + 'keys.dat')