diff --git a/data/retroshare.desktop b/data/retroshare.desktop
index efc73dd6b..fb18ce877 100644
--- a/data/retroshare.desktop
+++ b/data/retroshare.desktop
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Version=1.0
 Name=RetroShare
 Comment=Securely communicate with your friends
 Exec=/usr/bin/retroshare %U
-Icon=/usr/share/pixmaps/retroshare.xpm
+Icon=retroshare.xpm
 Terminal=false
 Type=Application
 Categories=Application;Network;P2P;Feed;Chat;InstantMessaging
