diff --git a/modules/system/system.module b/modules/system/system.module
index 3ebc657..b25f2c7 100644
--- a/modules/system/system.module
+++ b/modules/system/system.module
@@ -2382,6 +2382,10 @@ function _system_rebuild_module_data() {
 
     // Invoke hook_system_info_alter() to give installed modules a chance to
     // modify the data in the .info files if necessary.
+    // system_rebuild_module_data() is often called before a full bootstrap,
+    // such as in the installer. So to allow hook_system_info_alter() to run
+    // successfully, ensure all modules are loaded before invoking the hook.
+    module_load_all();
     $type = 'module';
     drupal_alter('system_info', $modules[$key]->info, $modules[$key], $type);
   }