diff --git a/build.py b/build.py
index 6c15778..fbb2fc0 100644
--- a/build.py
+++ b/build.py
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 from subprocess import Popen, PIPE
-import os
+import getpass
 from pathlib import Path
 import argparse
 
 def vm_start(nographic=False):
         home = Path.home()
-        user = os.getuser()
+        user = getpass.getuser()
         image_src = "var/lib/debian.qcow2"
         vm_storage_location = f"/home/arvp/virtual_machines/{user}.qcow2"
         image_dest = f"{home}/debian.qcow2"