diff --git a/.github/workflows/release-app.yml b/.github/workflows/release-app.yml
index 60f4e40..6268ca6 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release-app.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release-app.yml
@@ -21,8 +21,6 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/setup-node@v4
         with:
           node-version: 18.x
-      - name: install windows build tools
-        run: npm i -g windows-build-tools@4.0.0
       - name: install node-gyp
         run: npm i -g node-gyp@latest
       - name: update path variables
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 36b777d..733d482 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "@terminalone/monorepo",
   "productName": "Terminal One",
-  "version": "1.6.1",
+  "version": "1.6.2",
   "description": "A fast, elegant and intelligent cross-platform terminal.",
   "author": "atinylittleshell <shell@atinylittleshell.me>",
   "license": "MIT",