diff --git a/conf/equo.conf b/conf/equo.conf
index e281a8299..3763e37e0 100644
--- a/conf/equo.conf
+++ b/conf/equo.conf
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ configprotectskip|/usr/kde/3.5/share/config/kdm/kdmrc
 # Option to enable/disable automatic backup of files merged by "equo conf update"
 # Valid parameters: disable, enable, true, false, disabled, enabled
 # Default parameter if unset: enable
-filesbackup|enable
+filesbackup|false
 
 # Ignore SPM (Portage) pseudo-downgrades
 # USE AT YOUR OWN RISK, IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT'S THIS OPTION