diff --git a/retroarch.desktop b/retroarch.desktop
index 8f2e329acc..4228a399ab 100644
--- a/retroarch.desktop
+++ b/retroarch.desktop
@@ -11,5 +11,6 @@ Icon=retroarch
 Exec=retroarch
 Terminal=false
 StartupNotify=false
+StartupWMClass=retroarch
 Keywords=multi;engine;emulator;xmb;
 Categories=Game;Emulator;