diff --git a/nw/guimain.py b/nw/guimain.py
index 5d6557c5..5fa5df69 100644
--- a/nw/guimain.py
+++ b/nw/guimain.py
@@ -173,6 +173,7 @@ class GuiMain(QMainWindow):
         self.asDocTimer.start()
         self.statusBar.clearStatus()
 
+        self.showNormal()
         if self.mainConf.isFullScreen:
             self.toggleFullScreenMode()