diff --git a/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Init.c b/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Init.c
index d4f01d311..b5ee21d19 100644
--- a/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Init.c
+++ b/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Init.c
@@ -1307,10 +1307,6 @@ AbortDDX()
   /*
    * try to restore the original video state
    */
-#if defined(HAS_USL_VTS) && !defined(linux)
-  /* Need the sleep when starting X from within another X session */
-  sleep(1);
-#endif
 #ifdef DPMSExtension /* Turn screens back on */
   if (DPMSPowerLevel != DPMSModeOn)
       DPMSSet(DPMSModeOn);