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 Windows SteadyState 2.5 running on Windows XP | |
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
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| Initial release | 2005 |
| Final release | 2.5
/ July 2, 2008[1] |
| Operating system | Windows XP and Windows Vista |
| Platform | Strictly IA-32 |
| Type | System software |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | www |
| 1.0 | Released in 2005 as Shared Computer Toolkit |
|---|---|
| 2.0 | Released in June 2007; supports Windows XP SP2 Home, Professional and Tablet PC editions |
| 2.5 | Released in July 2008; adds support for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP SP3[1] |
Windows SteadyState (formerly Shared Computer Toolkit) is a discontinued freeware 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 and libraries.
SteadyState was available until December 31, 2010 from Microsoft for 32-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista. It is incompatible with Windows 7 and later. A similar disk protection component was included in Windows MultiPoint Server 2012.
- ^ a b "Windows SteadyState". Download.com. CBS Interactive. June 2, 2007. Retrieved March 25, 2012.