diff --git a/src/crypto/aesopt.h b/src/crypto/aesopt.h
index 77bb36c..db15269 100644
--- a/src/crypto/aesopt.h
+++ b/src/crypto/aesopt.h
@@ -191,7 +191,8 @@
     order (which later checks below ensure).
 */
 
-#if 1 && defined( VIA_ACE_POSSIBLE ) && !defined( USE_VIA_ACE_IF_PRESENT )
+// DISABLE VIA ACE
+#if 0 && defined( VIA_ACE_POSSIBLE ) && !defined( USE_VIA_ACE_IF_PRESENT )
 #  define USE_VIA_ACE_IF_PRESENT
 #endif