diff --git a/linux/ndnxcontrolcenter.desktop.in b/linux/ndnxcontrolcenter.desktop.in
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+[Desktop Entry]
+Type=Application
+Name=NDNx Control Center
+Exec=@BINDIR@/@BINARY@
+X-GNOME-Autostart-enabled=true
+X-KDE-autostart-after=panel
+X-GNOME-Autostart-Phase=Application