diff --git a/tests/desktop_notifications.pm b/tests/desktop_notifications.pm
index 70d60bd3..4b6eaa05 100644
--- a/tests/desktop_notifications.pm
+++ b/tests/desktop_notifications.pm
@@ -55,6 +55,8 @@ sub run {
     if (get_var("BOOTFROM")) {
         assert_screen 'graphical_login';
         wait_still_screen 3;
+        # GDM 3.24.1 dumps a cursor in the middle of the screen here...
+        mouse_hide;
         if (get_var("DESKTOP") eq 'gnome') {
             # we have to hit enter to get the password dialog
             send_key "ret";