diff --git a/tools/winapi_check/output.pm b/tools/winapi_check/output.pm
index 596c81f4ebb..59a04ae9fd4 100644
--- a/tools/winapi_check/output.pm
+++ b/tools/winapi_check/output.pm
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ sub write {
 
 
     $self->hide_progress;
-    print STDERR $message;
+    print $message;
     $self->show_progress;
 }