diff --git a/debian/qgis.desktop b/debian/qgis.desktop
index 844cea552f0..edd2409047f 100644
--- a/debian/qgis.desktop
+++ b/debian/qgis.desktop
@@ -48,8 +48,8 @@ GenericName[tr]=Coğrafi bilgi sistemi
 GenericName[uk]=Геоінформаційна система
 GenericName[uz]=Geografik axborot tizimi
 Icon=qgis
-TryExec=/usr/bin/qgis
-Exec=/usr/bin/qgis %F
+TryExec=qgis
+Exec=qgis %F
 Terminal=false
 StartupNotify=false
 Categories=Qt;Education;Science;Geography;