diff --git a/config.rc.in b/config.rc.in
index 3db7bb5..fa35a43 100644
--- a/config.rc.in
+++ b/config.rc.in
@@ -32,8 +32,3 @@ log_duty = true
 
 # minumum number of samples of button down to count as a press
 button_debounce = 1
-
-# shutdown mode
-shutdown_on_exit = true
-
-# versions
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