diff --git a/src/gtkexcepthook.py b/src/gtkexcepthook.py
index 7aba6a46b..b8ed9e577 100644
--- a/src/gtkexcepthook.py
+++ b/src/gtkexcepthook.py
@@ -78,10 +78,8 @@ def _info(type, value, tb):
 	dialog.vbox.add(expander)
 
 	dialog.set_resizable(True)
-	dialog.set_position(gtk.WIN_POS_CENTER)
-	
 	# on expand the details the dialog remains centered on screen
-	dialog.set_gravity(gtk.gdk.GRAVITY_CENTER)
+	dialog.set_position(gtk.WIN_POS_CENTER_ALWAYS)
 
 	dialog.show_all()