diff --git a/src/engine/platform/win_wndproc.c b/src/engine/platform/win_wndproc.c
index 8f34199..382ce6e 100644
--- a/src/engine/platform/win_wndproc.c
+++ b/src/engine/platform/win_wndproc.c
@@ -194,10 +194,6 @@ LONG WINAPI MainWndProc (
 	switch (uMsg)
 	{
 	case WM_MOUSEWHEEL:
-		// Windows 98/Me, Windows NT 4.0 and later - uses WM_MOUSEWHEEL
-		// only relevant for non-DI input and when console is toggled in window mode
-		//   if console is toggled in window mode (KEYCATCH_CONSOLE) then mouse is released and DI doesn't see any mouse wheel
-		if (!r_fullscreen->integer && (cls.keyCatchers & KEYCATCH_CONSOLE))
 		{
 			// 120 increments, might be 240 and multiples if wheel goes too fast
 			// NOTE Logitech: logitech drivers are screwed and send the message twice?