diff --git a/pwnlib/gdb.py b/pwnlib/gdb.py
index fe959ad4a..7ea2932fa 100644
--- a/pwnlib/gdb.py
+++ b/pwnlib/gdb.py
@@ -1223,9 +1223,6 @@ def findexe():
             exe_fn = adb.proc_exe
         exe = exe_fn(pid)
 
-    if not pid and not exe and not ssh:
-        log.error('could not find target process')
-
     gdb_binary = binary()
     cmd = [gdb_binary]