diff --git a/lib/tests/test.js b/lib/tests/test.js
index 1a5f8a678..2cd5d7fac 100644
--- a/lib/tests/test.js
+++ b/lib/tests/test.js
@@ -85,8 +85,8 @@ class Test {
       web3: this.web3
     });
     this.engine.startService("deployment", {
-      trackContracts: false,
-      ipcRole: 'client'
+      trackContracts: false
+      //ipcRole: 'client' // disabled for now due to issues with ipc file
     });
   }