Running a Windows app from tomcat service doesn't show the window - java

I am trying to run a Windows app (a window with UI and sounds). I've changed Tomcat service to be opened using the same windows user as the one that logged in to the machine.
When I run this, the app is started, I can even hear it sounds, but no window is visible.
How can I fix this?

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