diff --git a/modules/nixos/system/impermanence.nix b/modules/nixos/system/impermanence.nix
index 337b7c6..1b8d86e 100644
--- a/modules/nixos/system/impermanence.nix
+++ b/modules/nixos/system/impermanence.nix
@@ -51,12 +51,14 @@ in
           # NetworkManager connection profiles and WiFi passwords
           "/etc/NetworkManager/system-connections"
 
+        ];
+        files = [
+          # the fuck is this file
+          # "/etc/machine-id"
+          
           # user passwords
           "/etc/shadow"
         ];
-        # files = [ # the fuck is this file
-        #   "/etc/machine-id"
-        # ];
         users = userPersistence;
       };
     })