Restore test succeeds but users cannot launch restored app

Scenario

Data restores successfully, but the recovered application cannot start because dependencies were not included.

Document whether the restore covered only files or the full application stack.
Review service accounts, licensing files, and configuration dependencies on the target.
Run restore tests against actual user workflows rather than only file presence.
Expand backup documentation so application recovery is more than a storage exercise.

Confirm the result, document the root cause, and record any preventative action worth standardizing.

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