diff --git a/Vocaluxe/Program.cs b/Vocaluxe/Program.cs
index 0f843119..940951f5 100644
--- a/Vocaluxe/Program.cs
+++ b/Vocaluxe/Program.cs
@@ -193,7 +193,6 @@ namespace Vocaluxe
     class SplashScreen : Form
     {
         Bitmap logo;
-        Timer UpdateTimer;
 
         public SplashScreen()
         {