diff --git a/shell/view/frame/ActivitiesBox.py b/shell/view/frame/ActivitiesBox.py
index 003c7d33..02905243 100644
--- a/shell/view/frame/ActivitiesBox.py
+++ b/shell/view/frame/ActivitiesBox.py
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 import hippo
 import logging
 
-import conf
 from sugar.graphics.canvasicon import CanvasIcon
 from sugar.presence import PresenceService
 from sugar.graphics import style
@@ -59,11 +58,6 @@ class ActivitiesBox(hippo.CanvasBox):
 		self._invite_to_item = {}
 		self._invites = self._shell_model.get_invites()
 
-		registry = conf.get_activity_registry()
-		for activity in registry.list_activities():
-			if activity.get_show_launcher():
-				self.add_activity(activity)
-
 		for bundle in self._shell_model.get_bundle_registry():
 			if bundle.get_show_launcher():
 				self.add_activity(bundle)