> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.getdatastream.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.getdatastream.com/support/disaster-recovery/manual-application-restart.md).

# Manual Application Restart

Data Stream runs as a Windows Service which, if configured, should automatically start when Windows completes its boot process. 

If Data Stream does not automatically start, use the below sequence to restore service functionality.

1. [Launch Services](/support/disaster-recovery/manual-application-restart.md#launch-services)
2. [Locate Data Stream Services](/support/disaster-recovery/manual-application-restart.md#locate-data-stream-services)
3. [Restart Data Stream Polling](/support/disaster-recovery/manual-application-restart.md#restart-data-stream-polling-service)
4. [Restart Data Stream Manager](/support/disaster-recovery/manual-application-restart.md#restart-data-stream-manager-service)
5. [Restart Data Stream Unsolicited](/support/disaster-recovery/manual-application-restart.md#restart-data-stream-unsolicited-service)

### Launch Services

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### Locate Data Stream Services

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{% hint style="info" %}
Service status of 'Running' does not always mean Data Stream is running. If Data Stream does not appear to be running, restart the services in the order listed below.
{% endhint %}

### Restart Data Stream Polling Service

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### Restart Data Stream Manager Service

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### Restart Data Stream Unsolicited Service

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