diff --git a/update.py b/update.py
index ef337bec..6d85adba 100644
--- a/update.py
+++ b/update.py
@@ -91,15 +91,6 @@ elif sys.platform=='win32':
                 self.callback_fn = self.callback_t(shutdown_request)
                 self.updater.win_sparkle_set_shutdown_request_callback(self.callback_fn)
 
-                # Translations require winsparkle 0.5
-                try:
-                    import l10n
-                    langs = l10n.Translations().preferred()
-                    if langs:
-                        self.updater.win_sparkle_set_lang(langs[0])
-                except:
-                    pass
-
                 self.updater.win_sparkle_init()
 
             except: