Windows SteadyState helps make shared computers easier to set up and maintain for administrators, and more reliable and consistent for computer users. By using Windows SteadyState, you can more effectively: Defend shared computers from unauthorized changes to their hard disks; Restrict users from accessing system settings and data; Enhance the user experience on shared computers.
Latest changes:
- Windows SteadyState replaces the Shared Computer Toolkit as an efficient method of managing shared computers running Windows XP. Now you can learn more about it in the handbook. The handbook includes:
- New user console with tabbed navigation that lets you easily manage shared computers from a single console
- Windows Disk Protection is now file-based so you can set up and install without changing your disk partitions
- Windows Disk Protection now supports group policy so you can manage it in an Active Directory environment
- More software restriction options give you greater control over which programs can be used
- More user restriction options, including significantly greater control over Internet Explorer
- High, medium, and low security defaults allow for quicker and easier customization
- Easily import and export user restrictions directly from the console, without using command line tools
- Easier setup and better documentation to help you get started
