diff --git a/composite.cpp b/composite.cpp
index 3cb8bc8ae7..0c8d7090b2 100644
--- a/composite.cpp
+++ b/composite.cpp
@@ -669,7 +669,6 @@ void Toplevel::setupCompositing()
     damage_region = QRegion(0, 0, width(), height());
     effect_window = new EffectWindowImpl();
     effect_window->setWindow(this);
-    getShadow();
     unredirect = false;
     workspace()->checkUnredirect(true);
 #endif