diff --git a/src/modules/winlist/e_winlist.c b/src/modules/winlist/e_winlist.c
index 630a96ef9..14c8b4d13 100644
--- a/src/modules/winlist/e_winlist.c
+++ b/src/modules/winlist/e_winlist.c
@@ -195,6 +195,7 @@ e_winlist_show(E_Zone *zone, E_Winlist_Filter filter)
    if (!_wins)
      {
         e_winlist_hide();
+        evas_event_thaw(zone->comp->evas);
         return 1;
      }