diff --git a/rpminspect.yaml b/rpminspect.yaml
index 543ce0f..cbfa150 100644
--- a/rpminspect.yaml
+++ b/rpminspect.yaml
@@ -5,15 +5,15 @@ desktop:
     # uses evolution's executable and icon; used to launch
     # the calendar component with startup notifcation if
     # evolution is the preferred calendar application
-    - evolution-calendar.desktop
+    - /usr/share/applications/evolution-calendar.desktop
 
     # uses a placeholder exec because it's never launched;
     # provides icon + name to extension preference dialogs
-    - org.gnome.Shell.Extensions.desktop
+    - /usr/share/applications/org.gnome.Shell.Extensions.desktop
 
     # uses a placeholder exec because it's never launched;
     # provides icon + name to the portal login window
-    - org.gnome.Shell.PortalHelper.desktop
+    - /usr/share/applications/org.gnome.Shell.PortalHelper.desktop
 
 runpath:
   allowed_paths: