diff --git a/ponydos.asm b/ponydos.asm
index 27cd574..9b1d8b6 100644
--- a/ponydos.asm
+++ b/ponydos.asm
@@ -65,12 +65,6 @@ initialize_mouse:
 	.done:
 
 load_wallpaper:
-	; Clear screen with asterisks and 15-0 background-foreground
-	mov ax, 0xf000 + '*'
-	mov cx, 25*80
-	mov di, WALLPAPER
-	rep stosw
-
 	mov ax, 1
 	mov bl, [boot_disk]
 	mov cx, 8