diff --git a/cbpi/__init__.py b/cbpi/__init__.py
index 94300f0..5c5acfd 100644
--- a/cbpi/__init__.py
+++ b/cbpi/__init__.py
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-__version__ = "4.4.1.a12"
+__version__ = "4.4.1.a13"
 __codename__ = "Yeast Starter"
 
diff --git a/cbpi/configFolder.py b/cbpi/configFolder.py
index 54cd4eb..c46d28b 100644
--- a/cbpi/configFolder.py
+++ b/cbpi/configFolder.py
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ class ConfigFolder:
                     print(f"Changing owner and group of config folder recursively to {owner}:{group}")
                     self.recursive_chown(output_path, owner, group)
                 print("Removing backup file")
+                os.remove(backupfile)
                 print("contents of restored_config.zip file have been restored.")
                 print("in case of a partial backup you will still be prompted to run 'cbpi setup'.")
             else: