diff --git a/examples/examples_common.h b/examples/examples_common.h
index d3f4e1aa..86fffebe 100644
--- a/examples/examples_common.h
+++ b/examples/examples_common.h
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ clients must be made or how a client should react.
 #include <libssh/libssh.h>
 
 /** Zero a structure */
-#define ZERO_STRUCT(x) memset((char *)&(x), 0, sizeof(x))
+#define ZERO_STRUCT(x) memset(&(x), 0, sizeof(x))
 
 int authenticate_console(ssh_session session);
 int authenticate_kbdint(ssh_session session, const char *password);