diff --git a/.circleci/config.yml b/.circleci/config.yml
index 2fe1495103..6c35dd81be 100644
--- a/.circleci/config.yml
+++ b/.circleci/config.yml
@@ -269,19 +269,12 @@ jobs:
               yarn
               yarn dist
               yarn run selenium-install-win
-      - run:
-          name: start selenium
-          command: |
-            cd "apps/remixdesktop/"
-            yarn -v
-            yarn run selenium-standalone start
-          shell: powershell.exe
-          background: true
       - run:
           name: start tests
           command: |
             cd "apps/remixdesktop/"
             yarn -v
+            Start-Job -ScriptBlock { yarn run selenium-win }
             sleep 15
             yarn run test:app:win
           shell: powershell.exe