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 eight 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, Comodo Time Machine, R&S Browser in the Box and Clean Slate.

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Windows SteadyState alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2019
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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

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    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Deep Freeze Features

    1.  Restore on reboot
    2.  Remote Management
    3.  Data Protection
    4.  Igloo for data storage
    5.  Persistent Storage

    Deep Freeze VS Windows SteadyState

     
    • 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

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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Reboot Restore Rx Features

    1.  Restore on reboot
    2.  Persistent Storage
    3.  Auto Update
    4.  Remote Management
    5.  Data Protection

    Reboot Restore Rx VS Windows SteadyState

     
    Comments about Reboot Restore Rx as an Alternative to Windows SteadyState
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    Positive Mar 1, 2016
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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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    • 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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    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.

    14 Shadow Defender alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    Shadow Defender VS Windows SteadyState

     
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    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).

    32 Comodo Time Machine alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    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.

    Comodo Time Machine Features

    1.  Time-machine

    Comodo Time Machine VS Windows SteadyState

     
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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.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    R&S Browser in the Box Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Chromium-based Browsers

    R&S Browser in the Box VS Windows SteadyState

     
  6. 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.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Clean Slate Features

    1.  Restore on reboot

    Clean Slate VS Windows SteadyState

     
  7. 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.

    14 SmartShield alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    SmartShield Features

    1.  Restore on reboot

    SmartShield VS Windows SteadyState

     
  8. 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.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Wioski Features

    1.  Persistent Storage

    Wioski VS Windows SteadyState

     
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