diff --git a/java/net/i2p/router/WinLauncher.java b/java/net/i2p/router/WinLauncher.java
index 9ffa346..e063ae4 100644
--- a/java/net/i2p/router/WinLauncher.java
+++ b/java/net/i2p/router/WinLauncher.java
@@ -126,7 +126,6 @@ public class WinLauncher extends CopyConfigDir {
     setNotStarting();
 
     i2pRouter.runRouter();
-    System.exit(0);
   }
 
   private static void setupLauncher() {