diff --git a/platformcode/launcher.py b/platformcode/launcher.py
index c65426b4..3b308ae7 100644
--- a/platformcode/launcher.py
+++ b/platformcode/launcher.py
@@ -182,7 +182,6 @@ def run(item=None):
     finally:
         # db need to be closed when not used, it will cause freezes
         from core import db
-        xbmc.sleep(100)
         db.close()
         import threading
         logger.debug(threading.enumerate())