Missing tabs on netbeans

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Solution

The solution in this case is really simple. Since Netbeans 7.1 and up just click on the Window button on the upper bar and select the window you want, ex: Projects. The window tab -

Alternatively you can click on CTRL + (A number from 1 to 7) and a tab with the selected information will be opened. For example, clicking on CTRL + 1 will open your Projects Tab. Clicking on CTRL + 2 will open the Files Tab.

Enjoy and happy coding!

Problem

I'm using Netbeans IDE on daily basis and suddenly my Projects and Files tabs disappeared and I really don't know what to do, I've searched Google and I can't find any suitable and working solution to this problem. Can someone help me please? I'm using Netbeans 7.4 on Windows 7 if you need the information. Thanks! This is how my Netbeans looks right now, missing Projects and Files tab -

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