diff --git a/aqt/profiles.py b/aqt/profiles.py
index 9f6add370..2ec5b71eb 100644
--- a/aqt/profiles.py
+++ b/aqt/profiles.py
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ from anki.lang import langs
 from aqt.utils import showWarning
 from aqt import appHelpSite
 import aqt.forms
+from send2trash import send2trash
 
 metaConf = dict(
     ver=0,
@@ -120,7 +121,9 @@ documentation for information on using a flash drive.""")
         self.db.commit()
 
     def remove(self, name):
-        shutil.rmtree(self.profileFolder())
+        p = self.profileFolder()
+        if os.path.exists(p):
+            send2trash(p)
         self.db.execute("delete from profiles where name = ?",
                         name.encode("utf8"))
         self.db.commit()