diff --git a/init.el b/init.el
index 774fbd7..bd1c2bd 100644
--- a/init.el
+++ b/init.el
@@ -3035,7 +3035,7 @@ Actually, return the method name."
   ;; fix the random percent characters in the vterm buffer
   (defun my/-vterm-fix-percent-characters ()
     (save-window-excursion
-      (select-window (cl-second (window-list-1)))
+      (select-window (minibuffer-window))
       (redraw-frame))
     (remove-hook 'post-command-hook #'my/-vterm-fix-percent-characters t))