diff --git a/appveyor.yml b/appveyor.yml
index 44a9d6a925..bd6fd1dd02 100644
--- a/appveyor.yml
+++ b/appveyor.yml
@@ -18,8 +18,6 @@ branches:
 #    environment configuration    #
 #---------------------------------#
 
-shallow_clone: true
-
 matrix:
   fast_finish: true