diff --git a/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-rescue.nix b/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-rescue.nix
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--- a/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-rescue.nix
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@@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
-# This module defines a small NixOS installation CD.  It does not
-# contain any graphical stuff.
-
-{config, pkgs, ...}:
-
-{
-  require = [
-    ./installation-cd-base.nix
-    ../../profiles/rescue.nix
-  ];
-}