diff --git a/frappe/utils/install.py b/frappe/utils/install.py
index 4342fb037f..1a0c83ffe8 100644
--- a/frappe/utils/install.py
+++ b/frappe/utils/install.py
@@ -18,9 +18,6 @@ def before_install():
 
 
 def after_install():
-	# reset installed apps for re-install
-	frappe.db.set_global("installed_apps", '["frappe"]')
-
 	create_user_type()
 	install_basic_docs()
 
@@ -242,6 +239,10 @@ def add_country_and_currency(name, country):
 def add_standard_navbar_items():
 	navbar_settings = frappe.get_single("Navbar Settings")
 
+	# don't add settings/help options if they're already present
+	if navbar_settings.settings_dropdown and navbar_settings.help_dropdown:
+		return
+
 	standard_navbar_items = [
 		{
 			"item_label": "My Profile",