Any good freeware rollback/restore software?

I now have an app for imaging and restoring my HD. But I would prefer that to be my final option. I'm looking for a replacement for XP's system restore. My only money for security went to Image for Windows. So RollbackRX is, at the moment totally out of the question. Is there a decent free alternative available? If not, is there anything equivalent to RollbackRX but cheaper? If not, I will just have to wait and hopefully won't need a restore.

 

Hi Bryson I think you may like this

MS Windows Steady State

Its more than just a back-rolling tool.
It also offers some policy-based control on multi-accounts.

for detailed info : http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/sharedaccess/default.mspx

 

Windows SteadyState is not a rollback tool. It's like Returnil, which deletes (or saves) any changes made after rebooting. I recommend checking out FirstDefense-ISR Rescue. It is somewhat similar to Rollback Rx in that it offers you to take snapshots, albeit only two.

 

Thanks for the replies! Bensec, after reading about SteadyState, it does look like Returnil which I already have. I'm looking for a replacement for XP's restore. ambient_88, I will look at FirstDefense-ISR Rescue, but I really would like a more permanent solution. Much to think about.

I just looked at FirstDefense-ISR Rescue again. It looks like what I need and it's price isn't too bad. ambient_88, you said that it offered to take only two snapshots. Is this the paid program or is there a crippled free one? I didn't find one on their site.

 

The answer is NO

 

Thanks for the input. It never hurts to ask although it looks like I'll have to wait until I can purchase FirstDefense or Rollback RX.

 

Rollback RX is currently around $69. The cheapest alternative i've been able to find is AyRecovery which is the same software under a different name, its only $50. There are others like eaz-fix and radix reload which i wasn't able to find a price on, i think you have to email them for a price quote.

 

You can get discounts on Rollback Rx if you download the trial and/or sign-up for writing a testimonial.

 

Yeh i believe its a 15% discount last time i checked.