diff --git a/kcontrol/kicker/menutab_impl.cpp b/kcontrol/kicker/menutab_impl.cpp
index 7a3bc768b..e00c51e78 100644
--- a/kcontrol/kicker/menutab_impl.cpp
+++ b/kcontrol/kicker/menutab_impl.cpp
@@ -359,5 +359,8 @@ void MenuTab::kmenuChanged()
 
 void MenuTab::setSearchShortcut(const TDEShortcut &cut)
 {
+    if( cut == TDEShortcut(TQt::Key_Escape) )
+        return;
+
     m_searchShortcut->setShortcut(cut, false);
 }