diff --git a/data/gnome-shell.desktop.in.in b/data/gnome-shell.desktop.in.in
index 6d04a0a11..058269e02 100644
--- a/data/gnome-shell.desktop.in.in
+++ b/data/gnome-shell.desktop.in.in
@@ -13,4 +13,4 @@ NoDisplay=true
 X-GNOME-Autostart-Phase=WindowManager
 X-GNOME-Provides=panel;windowmanager;
 X-GNOME-Autostart-Notify=true
-X-GNOME-AutoRestart=true
+X-GNOME-AutoRestart=false