Reboot Restore Rx
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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.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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Canada
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- Windows
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Horizon DataSys Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $0 + free version with limited functionality.Rating
Average rating of 2.8Alternatives
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A few years ago I had Reboot Restore Rx installed on a home based Laptop running Windows 8.0. It worked great and I used it for several months without any issues. Then one day I used CCleaner. The next time I started my PC it wouldn't go past the manufacturers (BIOS?) splash screen. Luckily I had made recovery disks and those worked fine.
So, to anyone considering using Reboot Restore Rx I would suggest you probably should avoid using CCleaner or any other similar disk/registry cleanup software unless, unlike me, you really know what you're doing.
This is not a reflection on the quality or usefulness of Reboot Restore Rx, but rather a warning about its compatibility with cleanup software. Like I said, this was a few years ago and the current version of Reboot Restore Rx may not have such issues. Or, such issues may be inherent with this type of software.
Good luck.
[Edited by maxbramble, February 11]
I don't trust this app at all !! Reboot Restore Rx (Free version) worked fine with Windows 11 Home 64bit, until I decided to uninstall it for some reason. It messed up the boot sector (BCD), leaving me with a non booting laptop. I believe they do it intentionally, hoping to get you paying for the recovery, by registering the full version.
You should also be aware that it installs an instance of Remote Desktop Service (ShdServ), god knows for what reason, even though it's a free version without technical support. App itself stops working if you try to stop this remote desktop service.
You will get periodic emails asking you to register for the full version. I had a chat with the support team on their website, asking why they have this service running in the background. They deny it and say they don't give support for the free version. I said I don't want your support. Just leave me alone, I'm getting annoyed by the emails.
One morning Reboot Restore Rx (free version) automatically uninstalled itself, messing up my Boot sector and Windows Recovery Points on the way out.
I reinstalled it after recovering from my backup image. This time I'm restricting the apps internet access.
Everything seems to be working fine until now, other than Hibernate and Sleep functions. Your system will always restore the system settings even you choose hibernate.
Struggling to solve windows update issues on our PCs. Contacting support ..they won;t support coz maintenance was not purchase ...full of crap companies
They should just come out with simple Step by Step how to avoid windows update and coz PC errors to boot..
Rubbish!! You are going to mess your system! Avoid!
I had used the free version of the reboot restore rx and would really recommend it. Your computer can be harmed by any virus anytime and all you need is a reboot to make it run properly. works just right! Easy to install and use.
I'm not going to lie - I had a bad experience with this program in the past so was a little hesitant to try it again. But because of our cafe, I was met with the task of testing and implement system restore programs. Decided to stay with this one because it was easy to manage and some of its features had improved ie system tray icon has been removed from all non-admin accounts.
I understand that not having a password protection for the pre-os of Reboot Restore Rx can be seen as a con for this great freeware. However with any system- it is always good to have a layered approach for protection.
When I was testing out Reboot Restore Rx v2.0- the one that allows only the user with Windows administrator to make changes to Reboot Restore Rx application, I noticed that pre-os of Reboot Restore Rx can still easily be accessed by users if the system goes for a reboot/restart. Like many of my projects whenever I come across a hurdle I try to find a work around it until I finally give it up on the issue and go for the alternative.
To prevent from users restarting the machine- I implemented GPO settings that disables restart/shutdown of the machine from within the GUI of the machine. You will need to access the command line to reboot the machine which can only be done once again if you are the Windows administrator. Now there is no fear of what happens if the user restarts the machine and un install the Reboot Restore Rx from outside Windows.
Now what if the user just gets bold and cold-reboot the machine by unplugging the machine and restarting it?- Have a BIOS password enabled so if the user does this- he/she will not be able to boot into the computer till the Administrator of the computers arrive.
This might look like too much trouble but its not. If you have a setup of public access computers- it is best practice to implement some GPO settings. It is easy to do that as well. BIOS password is only required if you fear that the users might cold-boot the machine. The lab I implemented Reboot Restore Rx in is monitored by Administrators- so there was no need of BIOS password.
I used Reboot Restore Rx for a couple of months till I convinced by management to go with Drive Vaccine as it gives more flexibility to installing Windows Updates and comes with its own password management. Although I still use GPO as well. Layered protection is the way to secure machines.
Hopefully this shed some light on how to work with Reboot Restore Rx.