diff --git a/composite/compint.h b/composite/compint.h
index 3a91914f9..ca333443f 100644
--- a/composite/compint.h
+++ b/composite/compint.h
@@ -40,14 +40,11 @@
  * TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
  * PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
  */
-
-#ifdef HAVE_DIX_CONFIG_H
-#include <dix-config.h>
-#endif
-
 #ifndef _COMPINT_H_
 #define _COMPINT_H_
 
+#include <dix-config.h>
+
 #include "dix/screen_hooks_priv.h"
 
 #include "misc.h"