diff --git a/modules/beast_core/files/beast_File.cpp b/modules/beast_core/files/beast_File.cpp
index 74c59eecd..39c04b22e 100644
--- a/modules/beast_core/files/beast_File.cpp
+++ b/modules/beast_core/files/beast_File.cpp
@@ -951,7 +951,9 @@ public:
         expect (! home.isOnCDRomDrive());
         expect (File::getCurrentWorkingDirectory().exists());
         expect (home.setAsCurrentWorkingDirectory());
+       #if BEAST_WINDOWS
         expect (File::getCurrentWorkingDirectory() == home);
+       #endif
 
         {
             Array<File> roots;