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 os & utilities category. There are nine alternatives to Windows SteadyState for Windows and Mac. The best alternative is Deep Freeze. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Reboot Restore Rx or Toolwiz Time Freeze. Other great apps like Windows SteadyState are Shadow Defender, Comodo Time Machine, R&S Browser in the Box and Clean Slate.

Windows SteadyState alternatives are mainly System Restore Tools but may also be Web Browsers or Virtualization Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Windows SteadyState.

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Windows SteadyState

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Deep Freeze
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Paid • Proprietary
System Restore Tool
Mac
Windows
16 alternatives to Deep Freeze
Deep Freeze Reboot Restore Software prevents any changes made on your system making PCs indestructible. Reboot Restore software is a comprehensive Windows System Restore solution that empower end users with each reboot.
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Deep Freeze Features
Restore on reboot
Remote Management
Data Protection
Igloo for data storage
Persistent Storage
Shadow Defender
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
15 alternatives to Shadow Defender
Shadow Defender is an easy-to-use security solution (for Windows operating systems) that protects your PC/laptop real environment against malicious activity and unwanted changes.

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Reboot Restore Rx
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Freemium • Proprietary
System Restore Tool
Windows
23 alternatives to Reboot Restore Rx
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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Reboot Restore Rx Features
Restore on reboot
Persistent Storage
Auto Update
Remote Management
Data Protection
Reboot Restore Rx vs Windows SteadyState
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does exactly the same thing - restores automatically on boot up and can be disabled by admin only
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Toolwiz Time Freeze
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Free • Proprietary
System Restore Tool
Windows
14 alternatives to Toolwiz Time Freeze
Toolwiz Time Freeze is an effective Instant System Restore software to keep your computer system safe and protect your computer from undesired changes. It can also protect your files and folders from changes with a secure password protection.

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Comodo Time Machine
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Free Personal • Proprietary
System Restore Tool
File Recovery Tool
Windows
30 alternatives to Comodo Time Machine
Comodo Time Machine (CTM) allows non-commercial users to quickly restore their entire system to an earlier point in time (including the registry, critical operating system files and user created documents).
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Comodo Time Machine Features
Time-machine
Discontinued
According to the Comodo Team, CTM is still in development, but the old version was removed from the official website. Latest version, 2.8.155286.178, released in July 2010, can be still downloaded from the official forum.
R&S Browser in the Box
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Paid • Proprietary
Web Browser
Virtualization Tool
Windows
119 alternatives to R&S Browser in the Box
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.
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R&S Browser in the Box Features
Firefox-based Browsers
Chromium-based Browsers
Clean Slate
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
16 alternatives to Clean Slate
Restores your computer to its original configuration discarding unwanted computer changes. Just log off or reboot. Clean Slate is easy yet powerful.
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Clean Slate Features
Restore on reboot
SmartShield
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
15 alternatives to SmartShield
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.
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SmartShield Features
Restore on reboot
Wioski
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Free • Proprietary
System Restore Tool
Windows
17 alternatives to Wioski
Wioski is a self-healing kiosk-computer running Windows 7 / 8. It’s made with standard Microsoft technologies and is distributed totally free.
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Wioski Features
Persistent Storage