Software:Reboot Restore Rx
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| Developer(s) | Horizon Data Sys |
|---|---|
| Initial release | March 18, 2013 |
| Stable release | 3.1
/ December 12, 2018 |
| Operating system | Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 |
| Type | System software |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | horizondatasys |
Reboot Restore Rx by Horizon Data Sys, is a freeware application for Microsoft Windows that acts as an alternative to Windows SteadyState in that it allows users to restore the computer back to an established baseline. This helps prevent long term damage to the computer and operating system (OS).
Operation
Upon installation by the Administrator, Reboot Restore Rx will then establish a baseline. The baseline is the point to which the computer will return to upon reboot. Only the Administrator is allowed to update this baseline; which can be done through the tray icon for the program. As the program operates outside of Windows in the Master Boot Record (MBR) it not only protects the MBR, but it also allows a user to boot into Windows even if Windows is otherwise unbootable, whether that be from a software change or a Blue Screen of Death.
Alternatives
As an alternative to Windows SteadyState, Reboot Restore Rx works to maintain your computer in a constant state. There are a few alternatives to this including Faronic's Deep Freeze, ToolWiz Time Machine, Reboot Restore Rx Pro (formerly Drive Vaccine), and RollBack Rx. With the latter two being developed by the same developer of Reboot Restore Rx, Horizon Data Sys.
Accolades
Reboot Restore Rx has received generally favourable reviews and has received many awards. In its review, TechRepublic said, "If you are looking to make a publically-accessible [sic] PC junk proof and consistently reliable, Reboot Restore Rx is definitely a nice product to consider for preserving the peace. The freeware release might not be nearly as customizable as Microsoft SteadyState was at the time, but at least your system will thank you for not allowing its condition to deteriorate rapidly from abuse."[1]
In a review of the product, Lifehacker wrote, "There's nothing worse than rebooting your computer thinking everything is fine only to find out something's busted and you need to troubleshoot it. It's especially bad if you start having problems after a driver update or a series of Windows updates, and you're stuck trying to figure out which thing caused the problem in the first place. Reboot Restore RX takes the hassle out of it. The app can even restore when Windows won't boot at all."[2]
Reboot Restore Rx won an award for best new product at the 31st Annual Tech and Learning Awards[3]
References
- ↑ Nawrocki, Matt (28 August 2013). "Review: Reboot Restore Rx". http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/review-reboot-restore-rx/. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- ↑ Henry, Alan (16 April 2013). "Reboot Restore RX Saves Your PC's State After Every Reboot". http://lifehacker.com/reboot-restore-rx-saves-your-pcs-state-after-every-rebo-473203397.
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