diff --git a/Makefile.in b/Makefile.in
index 8b7f283..7baf55a 100644
--- a/Makefile.in
+++ b/Makefile.in
@@ -91,10 +91,6 @@ uninstall:
 run:
 	pidgin -d | grep 'telegram\|plugin\|proxy'
 
-.PHONY: purge
-purge: uninstall
-	rm -rf $(HOME)/.telegram-purple
-
 .PHONY: debug
 debug: install
 	ddd pidgin