diff --git a/gluon/tools.py b/gluon/tools.py
index f9865ae3..3f81975e 100644
--- a/gluon/tools.py
+++ b/gluon/tools.py
@@ -3264,9 +3264,7 @@ class Auth(object):
         """
         if not self.user:
             redirect(self.settings.login_url)
-        if (not self.setting.bulk_register_enabled and
-            (self.settings.registration_requires_approval or
-             'register' in self.settings.actions_disabled)):
+        if not self.setting.bulk_register_enabled:
             return HTTP(404)
 
         form = SQLFORM.factory(