diff --git a/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/positioner.cpp b/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/positioner.cpp
--- a/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/positioner.cpp
+++ b/containments/desktop/plugins/folder/positioner.cpp
@@ -325,7 +325,11 @@
 {
     if (m_folderModel) {
         if (m_enabled) {
-            return lastRow() + 1;
+            if (parent.isValid()) {
+                return 0;
+            } else {
+                return lastRow() + 1;
+            }
         } else {
             return m_folderModel->rowCount(parent);
         }