diff --git a/test/.cvsignore b/test/.cvsignore
index e63e1dc9e..c3419fcbb 100644
--- a/test/.cvsignore
+++ b/test/.cvsignore
@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ overlay
 pack
 pixmap
 pixmap_browser
+preferences
 radio
 radio.cxx
 radio.h