diff --git a/data/build-flavors/generic.toml b/data/build-flavors/generic.toml
index f9ab5cabde..f49a83c889 100644
--- a/data/build-flavors/generic.toml
+++ b/data/build-flavors/generic.toml
@@ -1,14 +1,3 @@
 # Generic (aka "universal") ISO image
 
 image_format = "iso"
-
-# Include these packages in the image regardless of the architecture
-packages = [
-  # QEMU and Xen guest tools exist for multiple architectures
-  "qemu-guest-agent",
-  "xen-guest-agent"
-]
-
-[architectures.amd64]
-  # Hyper-V and VMware guest tools are x86-only
-  packages = ["hyperv-daemons", "vyos-1x-vmware"]