diff --git a/src/video/windib/SDL_dibevents.c b/src/video/windib/SDL_dibevents.c
index 71b1a442a..43b8a4ab6 100644
--- a/src/video/windib/SDL_dibevents.c
+++ b/src/video/windib/SDL_dibevents.c
@@ -116,8 +116,6 @@ LONG
 				} else {
 					wParam = 0;
 				}
-			} else {
-				wParam = 0;
 			}
 #endif /* NO_GETKEYBOARDSTATE */
 			posted = SDL_PrivateKeyboard(SDL_PRESSED,