diff --git a/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Priv.h b/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Priv.h
index 7b528a677..89d0be615 100644
--- a/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Priv.h
+++ b/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Priv.h
@@ -39,7 +39,6 @@
 #include "input.h"
 
 #ifdef XF86VIDMODE
-extern _X_EXPORT Bool xf86VidModeDisabled;
 extern _X_EXPORT Bool xf86VidModeAllowNonLocal;
 #endif
 extern _X_EXPORT Bool xf86fpFlag;
diff --git a/hw/xfree86/common/xf86_priv.h b/hw/xfree86/common/xf86_priv.h
index 56922a6db..9a8965174 100644
--- a/hw/xfree86/common/xf86_priv.h
+++ b/hw/xfree86/common/xf86_priv.h
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ extern Bool xf86ProbeIgnorePrimary;
 /* globals.c */
 extern Bool xf86AllowMouseOpenFail;
 extern Bool xf86AutoBindGPUDisabled;
+extern Bool xf86VidModeDisabled;
 
 /* xf86Cursor.c */
 void xf86LockZoom(ScreenPtr pScreen, int lock);