diff --git a/windows/NTMakefile.config b/windows/NTMakefile.config
index a29029bc9..c8d19963e 100644
--- a/windows/NTMakefile.config
+++ b/windows/NTMakefile.config
@@ -93,6 +93,9 @@ NO_RAND_EGD_METHOD=1
 # Windows CRT mkdir does not have the mode parameter
 MKDIR_DOES_NOT_HAVE_MODE=1
 
+# Windows CRT rename does not unlink the target
+RENAME_DOES_NOT_UNLINK=1
+
 # Disable build of installers
 !ifndef NO_INSTALLERS
 BUILD_INSTALLERS=1