diff --git a/gajim/common/idle.py b/gajim/common/idle.py
index 5bce7699f..034cf0750 100644
--- a/gajim/common/idle.py
+++ b/gajim/common/idle.py
@@ -168,13 +168,6 @@ class WindowsIdleMonitor:
         info = self.SystemParametersInfo(0x72, 0, ctypes.byref(saver_runing), 0)
         if info and saver_runing.value:
             return True
-
-        # Check if Screen is locked
-        desk = self.OpenInputDesktop(0, False, 0)
-        if not desk:
-            return True
-        self.CloseDesktop(desk)
-
         return False