diff --git a/themes/default/template.php b/themes/default/template.php
index 6c27195173..5c37e0b47f 100644
--- a/themes/default/template.php
+++ b/themes/default/template.php
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-{* <?php *}
 
 {*//set the doctype *}
 	{if $browser_name == 'Internet Explorer'}