diff --git a/src/runner/settings_window.cpp b/src/runner/settings_window.cpp
index 54f7d74da3..fc503173b0 100644
--- a/src/runner/settings_window.cpp
+++ b/src/runner/settings_window.cpp
@@ -1025,7 +1025,7 @@ void send_powerdisplay_message_to_settings_ui(const wchar_t* message)
             Logger::warn(L"current_settings_ipc is null, cannot send to Settings UI");
         }
     }
-    catch (const std::exception& ex)
+    catch (const std::exception&)
     {
         Logger::error(L"Exception while sending PowerDisplay message to Settings UI");
     }