diff --git a/tests/desktop_upgrade_graphical.pm b/tests/desktop_upgrade_graphical.pm
index 758e8473..525616e4 100644
--- a/tests/desktop_upgrade_graphical.pm
+++ b/tests/desktop_upgrade_graphical.pm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ sub run {
     my $self = shift;
     my $desktop = get_var('DESKTOP');
     
-    desktop_vt;
+    #desktop_vt;
     
     # login onto the system
     assert_screen "graphical_login";