--- a/data/synaptic.desktop.in
+++ b/data/synaptic.desktop.in
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 _Name=Synaptic Package Manager
 _GenericName=Package Manager
 _Comment=Install, remove and upgrade software packages
-Exec=synaptic-pkexec
+Exec=synaptic
 Icon=synaptic
 Terminal=false
 Type=Application
