diff --git a/shell/gnome-control-center.desktop.in.in b/shell/gnome-control-center.desktop.in.in
index 7e5bdd2d6..b4182f678 100644
--- a/shell/gnome-control-center.desktop.in.in
+++ b/shell/gnome-control-center.desktop.in.in
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 [Desktop Entry]
 _Name=System Settings
 Icon=preferences-system
-Exec=gnome-control-center
+Exec=gnome-control-center --overview
 Terminal=false
 Type=Application
 StartupNotify=true