diff --git a/dotdrop/utils.py b/dotdrop/utils.py
index 49b03a9..f89c122 100644
--- a/dotdrop/utils.py
+++ b/dotdrop/utils.py
@@ -94,6 +94,8 @@ def get_unique_tmp_name():
 
 def remove(path, quiet=False):
     """remove a file/directory/symlink"""
+    if not path:
+        return
     if not os.path.lexists(path):
         if quiet:
             return