diff --git a/data/gnome-classic.desktop.in b/data/gnome-classic.desktop.in
index 5df6821f..13da2b56 100644
--- a/data/gnome-classic.desktop.in
+++ b/data/gnome-classic.desktop.in
@@ -5,3 +5,4 @@ Exec=env GNOME_SHELL_SESSION_MODE=classic gnome-session
 TryExec=gnome-session
 Type=Application
 DesktopNames=GNOME-Classic;GNOME;
+X-GDM-SessionRegisters=true