diff --git a/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-graphical-base.nix b/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-graphical-base.nix
index 1578e1547bc1..719ba5ffb127 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-graphical-base.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/installer/cd-dvd/installation-cd-graphical-base.nix
@@ -25,9 +25,6 @@ with lib;
   services.xserver = {
     enable = true;
 
-    # Don't start the X server by default.
-    autorun = mkForce false;
-
     # Automatically login as nixos.
     displayManager.slim = {
       enable = true;