diff --git a/src/mainwindow.cpp b/src/mainwindow.cpp
index 6f3b87d7..487c3e5c 100644
--- a/src/mainwindow.cpp
+++ b/src/mainwindow.cpp
@@ -43,7 +43,9 @@
 
 // We only publish release binaries for Windows and macOS.
 // This is relevant for the update promoter, which alerts users of a new release.
-#if defined(Q_OS_WIN) || defined(Q_OS_MACOS)
+// TODO: Currently the update promoter is disabled on our Windows releases because
+//       the pre-compiled Qt build doesn't link OpenSSL. Re-enable below once this is fixed.
+#if /*defined(Q_OS_WIN) || */defined(Q_OS_MACOS)
 #define RELEASE_PLATFORM
 #endif