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[[Image:Steadystate.png|right|thumb|The Windows SteadyState configuration tool has options for changing disk protection and user accounts.]] |
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'''Windows SteadyState''' is a [[software]] released by [[Microsoft]] allows a system to be configured so that configuration changes made during a session is undone at the next reboot. The system reverts to the state it was in before the changes were made. Microsoft expects it to be used in shared systems in public locations. |
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'''Windows SteadyState''' is a tool developed by [[Microsoft]] for use with [[Windows XP]] 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]], etc. |
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==Hard-disk Protection== |
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SteadyState includes the ability to revert a computer to a previously stored state every time it reboots, or when an administrator sets it to. When the hard-disk protection is turned on, any changes are stored in a cache file created by SteadyState. Any and all changes are saved to the cache, and every time the machine reboots, the cache is cleared and the computer returns to its previous state. An administrator can also choose to retain changes for one boot if they need to save changes, and can also choose to retain the cache temporarily, which will not clear the cache until the time specified by the administrator. |
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==Software Restrictions== |
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In addition to resetting the computer each time it restarts, SteadyState can apply restrictions to individual users as well as to the system as a whole. These settings are based on Windows' [[Group policy|Group Policies]], however, they are much more limited. Using SteadyState, an administrator can forbid a user from performing actions that may be undesirable for that environment. Some settings include the ability to turn off the control panel, disable [[windows registry|registry editing]] tools, disable the [[command prompt]], and stop the user from executing [[batch files]] or programs not in the windows or program folders. |
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Computer settings can also be applied. Since SteadyState would normally remove and windows updates or security patches installed, SteadyState can be configured to check for and apply updates in a manner that they will not be removed upon rebooting. Administrators can also choose to make other system-wide changes, such as disabling the welcome screen, removing the shutdown dialog from the logon screen, and hiding the built-in Windows Administrator account. |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 05:36, 20 January 2008
Windows SteadyState is a tool developed by Microsoft for use with Windows XP 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, etc.
Hard-disk Protection
SteadyState includes the ability to revert a computer to a previously stored state every time it reboots, or when an administrator sets it to. When the hard-disk protection is turned on, any changes are stored in a cache file created by SteadyState. Any and all changes are saved to the cache, and every time the machine reboots, the cache is cleared and the computer returns to its previous state. An administrator can also choose to retain changes for one boot if they need to save changes, and can also choose to retain the cache temporarily, which will not clear the cache until the time specified by the administrator.
Software Restrictions
In addition to resetting the computer each time it restarts, SteadyState can apply restrictions to individual users as well as to the system as a whole. These settings are based on Windows' Group Policies, however, they are much more limited. Using SteadyState, an administrator can forbid a user from performing actions that may be undesirable for that environment. Some settings include the ability to turn off the control panel, disable registry editing tools, disable the command prompt, and stop the user from executing batch files or programs not in the windows or program folders.
Computer settings can also be applied. Since SteadyState would normally remove and windows updates or security patches installed, SteadyState can be configured to check for and apply updates in a manner that they will not be removed upon rebooting. Administrators can also choose to make other system-wide changes, such as disabling the welcome screen, removing the shutdown dialog from the logon screen, and hiding the built-in Windows Administrator account.
External links
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