diff --git a/virttest/bootstrap.py b/virttest/bootstrap.py
index e7644a6..73c103a 100644
--- a/virttest/bootstrap.py
+++ b/virttest/bootstrap.py
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ import asset
 import cartesian_config
 import utils_selinux
 
-basic_program_requirements = ['7za', 'tcpdump', 'nc', 'ip', 'arping']
+basic_program_requirements = ['tcpdump', 'nc', 'ip', 'arping']
 
 recommended_programs = {'qemu': [('qemu-kvm', 'kvm'), ('qemu-img',),
                                  ('qemu-io',)],