diff --git a/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm b/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
index 99c16dfb..af25fd80 100644
--- a/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
+++ b/tests/desktop_update_graphical.pm
@@ -23,6 +23,13 @@ sub run {
 
     # run the updater
     if ($desktop eq 'kde') {
+        # try and avoid double-typing issues, same way we do
+        # for apps_startstop test
+        wait_screen_change { send_key 'super'; };
+        wait_still_screen 3;
+        send_key "k";
+        wait_still_screen 5;
+        send_key "esc";
         menu_launch_type('discover');
         # Wait for it to run and maximize it to make sure we see the
         # Updates entry
diff --git a/tests/graphical_upgrade_run.pm b/tests/graphical_upgrade_run.pm
index d9fe3110..262a8fee 100644
--- a/tests/graphical_upgrade_run.pm
+++ b/tests/graphical_upgrade_run.pm
@@ -41,6 +41,15 @@ sub run {
     }
     # Let's check, that the desktop is shown.
     check_desktop();
+    # On KDE, try and avoid double-typing issues, same way we do
+    # for apps_startstop test
+    if ($desktop eq "kde") {
+        wait_screen_change { send_key 'super'; };
+        wait_still_screen 3;
+        send_key "k";
+        wait_still_screen 5;
+        send_key "esc";
+    }
 
     # Start the package manager application depending
     # on which DE we are on.