diff --git a/.github/workflows/pythonpackage.yml b/.github/workflows/pythonpackage.yml
index c2bbc1bbb..d21ea3949 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/pythonpackage.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/pythonpackage.yml
@@ -35,12 +35,6 @@ jobs:
         python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
         allow-prereleases: ${{ matrix.experimental }}
 
-    - name: Set up WSL
-      if: startsWith(matrix.os, 'windows')
-      uses: Vampire/setup-wsl@v2.0.2
-      with:
-        distribution: Debian
-
     - name: Prepare this repo for tests
       run: |
         ./init-tests-after-clone.sh