Windows SteadyState Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Windows SteadyState for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows 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. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked seven alternatives to Windows SteadyState and seven of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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.
    • 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. 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.

    90 R&S Browser in the Box alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    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

    • Paid
    • 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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