diff --git a/VM/user_setup.sh b/VM/user_setup.sh
index a104495..bceffd0 100755
--- a/VM/user_setup.sh
+++ b/VM/user_setup.sh
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ cp /usr/share/applications/blender.desktop /home/$VM_USER/Desktop/
 cp /usr/share/applications/gpicview.desktop /home/$VM_USER/Desktop/
 cp /usr/share/applications/gedit.desktop /home/$VM_USER/Desktop/
 cp /usr/share/applications/kde4/kate.desktop /home/$VM_USER/Desktop/
+cp /usr/share/applications/emacs24.desktop /home/$VM_USER/Desktop/
 
 
 # Create a shortcut to course materials