diff --git a/lcl/interfaces/win32/win32trayicon.inc b/lcl/interfaces/win32/win32trayicon.inc
index 531a4deca2..3b3cb76405 100644
--- a/lcl/interfaces/win32/win32trayicon.inc
+++ b/lcl/interfaces/win32/win32trayicon.inc
@@ -125,8 +125,6 @@ begin
   // Destroys the helper Windows
   PostMessage(ATrayIcon.Handle, WM_CLOSE, 0, 0);
   PostMessage(ATrayIcon.Handle, WM_DESTROY, 0, 0);
-
-  Application.ProcessMessages;
 end;
 
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