diff --git a/cmd/helm/root_windows.go b/cmd/helm/root_windows.go
index 0b390f16c..7b5000f4f 100644
--- a/cmd/helm/root_windows.go
+++ b/cmd/helm/root_windows.go
@@ -16,8 +16,6 @@ limitations under the License.
 
 package main
 
-import "io"
-
 func checkPerms() {
 	// Not yet implemented on Windows. If you know how to do a comprehensive perms
 	// check on Windows, contributions welcomed!