diff --git a/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-base.nix b/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-base.nix
index a68581c113fc..3001214f90fb 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-base.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-base.nix
@@ -36,9 +36,6 @@ with lib;
   # EFI booting
   isoImage.makeEfiBootable = true;
 
-  # USB booting
-  isoImage.makeUsbBootable = true;
-
   # Add Memtest86+ to the CD.
   boot.loader.grub.memtest86.enable = true;