diff --git a/shared/files.py b/shared/files.py
index e8f364ad..a872202d 100644
--- a/shared/files.py
+++ b/shared/files.py
@@ -40,7 +40,6 @@ def _try_microsd():
 
     except OSError as exc:
         # corrupt or unformated SD card (or something)
-        if bad_fs_ok: return True
         #sys.print_exception(exc)
         return False