--- a/tools/python.jam
+++ b/tools/python.jam
@@ -961,7 +961,7 @@
             # linux).
           : $(usage-requirements)
             <testing.launcher>$(set-PYTHONPATH)
-              <library-path>$(libraries) <dll-path>$(dll-path) <library>python.lib
+              <library-path>$(libraries) <library>python.lib
           ;
     }