Windows SteadyState Alternatives

Windows SteadyState is described as 'A Tool developed by Microsoft, that gives administrators enhanced options for configuring shared computers, such as hard drive protection and advanced user management. It is primarily designed for use on computers shared by many people, such as internet cafes, schools, libraries' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are seven alternatives to Windows SteadyState for Windows and Mac. The best Windows SteadyState alternative is Deep Freeze. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Reboot Restore Rx or Wioski. Other great apps like Windows SteadyState are Shadow Defender, R&S Browser in the Box , Clean Slate and SmartShield.

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  1. Deep Freeze icon
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    Deploys a robust SaaS model to freeze computer settings and protect data by restoring the original system state upon every reboot, streamlining IT asset management and enforcing comprehensive system control without the need for continuous manual administration.

    13 Deep Freeze alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Deep Freeze is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Windows SteadyState.

    • Deep Freeze is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows SteadyState.

    • Deep Freeze is Paid and ProprietaryWindows SteadyState is Free and Proprietary
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    Reboot Restore Rx makes it easy to maintain PC’s in small public access computing environments (classrooms, computer labs, kiosks, internet cafes, libraries, etc.). Every time you restart the PCs they will automatically reset to your predefined baseline setting.

    21 Reboot Restore Rx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Reboot Restore Rx as an Alternative to Windows SteadyState
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    does exactly the same thing - restores automatically on boot up and can be disabled by admin only

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Reboot Restore Rx is the most popular free alternative to Windows SteadyState.

    • Reboot Restore Rx is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows SteadyState is Free and Proprietary
  3. Shadow Defender icon
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    Uses virtualized Shadow Mode on Windows to redirect all system changes, blocks malware and unwanted modifications, allows selective saving of folders or files, easily restores the system after reboot, and works in home, business, or public environments without performance loss.

    13 Shadow Defender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    The Virtual Environment for secured and comfortable Web Browsing: On the basis of a “Browser-in-the-Box” concept a virtual machine is provided with a reduced operating system and a web browser encapsulated therein.

    91 R&S Browser in the Box alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Clean Slate icon
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    Restores your computer to its original configuration discarding unwanted computer changes. Just log off or reboot. Clean Slate is easy yet powerful.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. SmartShield icon
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    SmartShield allows administrators to ensure the ongoing integrity of their workstations without limiting usability. With SmartShield Protection enabled, all changes made to a workstation are removed with every restart. This makes unwanted system changes an impossibility.

    12 SmartShield alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Wioski icon
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    Wioski is a self-healing kiosk-computer running Windows 7 / 8 / 10. It’s made with standard Microsoft technologies and is distributed totally free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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