diff --git a/target/linux/ipq40xx/profiles/00-default.mk b/target/linux/ipq40xx/profiles/00-default.mk
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--- a/target/linux/ipq40xx/profiles/00-default.mk
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@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-define Profile/Default
-  NAME:=Default Profile
-  PRIORITY:=1
-endef
-
-define Profile/Default/Description
-	Default package set compatible with most boards.
-endef
-$(eval $(call Profile,Default))