diff --git a/src/mirall/folderwatcher.cpp b/src/mirall/folderwatcher.cpp
index 894ebda24..f58eb1cb9 100644
--- a/src/mirall/folderwatcher.cpp
+++ b/src/mirall/folderwatcher.cpp
@@ -143,6 +143,8 @@ QStringList FolderWatcher::folders() const
 {
 #ifdef USE_WATCHER
     return _inotify->directories();
+#else
+    return QStringList();
 #endif
 }