diff --git a/tests/lib/testing_classes.py b/tests/lib/testing_classes.py
index 0a9da1aca8..7dfbf6fd0d 100644
--- a/tests/lib/testing_classes.py
+++ b/tests/lib/testing_classes.py
@@ -273,8 +273,6 @@ class PublishTest(ModuleUnitTest):
         )
         os.environ["AVALON_SCHEMA"] = schema_path
 
-        import openpype
-        openpype.install()
         os.environ["OPENPYPE_EXECUTABLE"] = sys.executable
         from openpype.lib import ApplicationManager