diff --git a/shell/src/shell.py b/shell/src/shell.py
index 3c0584e4..5ce526e3 100755
--- a/shell/src/shell.py
+++ b/shell/src/shell.py
@@ -296,4 +296,7 @@ def main():
 
 	activityContainer = ActivityContainer(service, session_bus)
 
-	gtk.main()
+	try:
+		gtk.main()
+	except KeyboardInterrupt:
+		pass