diff --git a/terminatorlib/terminator.py b/terminatorlib/terminator.py
index 34726cb..5adb7e7 100755
--- a/terminatorlib/terminator.py
+++ b/terminatorlib/terminator.py
@@ -60,8 +60,6 @@ class Terminator(Borg):
             self.doing_layout = False
         if not self.pid_cwd:
             self.pid_cwd = get_pid_cwd()
-        if self.gnome_client is None:
-            self.attempt_gnome_client()
 
     def attempt_gnome_client(self):
         """Attempt to find a GNOME Session to register with"""