diff --git a/tests/desktop_upgrade_graphical.pm b/tests/desktop_upgrade_graphical.pm
index ae1741e6..9ee8bd6f 100644
--- a/tests/desktop_upgrade_graphical.pm
+++ b/tests/desktop_upgrade_graphical.pm
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ sub run {
 
     # this launches GNOME Software on GNOME, dunno for any other
     # desktop yet
+    assert_screen 'desktop_clean_gnome', 10;
     send_key 'alt-f1';
     wait_still_screen 2;
     assert_and_click 'overview_package_tool_icon';