diff --git a/applet.cpp b/applet.cpp
index c69fda5a6..829e3b127 100644
--- a/applet.cpp
+++ b/applet.cpp
@@ -737,7 +737,6 @@ void Applet::setConfigurationRequired(bool needsConfig, const QString &reason)
     }
 
     PushButton *configWidget = new PushButton(d->needsConfigOverlay);
-    configWidget = new PushButton(d->needsConfigOverlay);
     configWidget->setText(i18n("Configure..."));
     connect(configWidget, SIGNAL(clicked()), this, SLOT(showConfigurationInterface()));
     configLayout->addItem(configWidget, row, 1);