diff --git a/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/foldermodel.cpp b/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/foldermodel.cpp
--- a/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/foldermodel.cpp
+++ b/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/foldermodel.cpp
@@ -1784,6 +1784,7 @@
     } else {
         m_menuPosition = QCursor::pos();
     }
+    menu->winId(); //force surface creation before ensurePolish call in menu::Popup which happens before show
     menu->popup(m_menuPosition);
     connect(menu, &QMenu::aboutToHide, [menu]() { menu->deleteLater(); });
 }