Program to reset to original on restart

[Fulthorp1]

I was wondering if there is a program I could install on the compuers I am building for seniors an needy peoplke that will reset the computer back to the original installation on restart? I seem to remember a program years ago on some CAP computers in a school that would do this. If you wanted to upgrade or change the programs you had to press a couple of keys on bootup.

[HermanAB]

Look into kiosk mode or use a virtualizer and untar an image before you boot it.

[Matt__]

You could try Lethe,
it works in the same way as the proprietary software Deep Freeze by Faronics, in that it creates a separate partition with your original OS image that can't be changed...and is reloaded each boot.
Or you could just remove the HDD and boot from a custom live disc/USB/SD created using Remastersys.

[Fulthorp1]

Thank You both for the information. I am very strictly a newbie and am not afraid to say so. I will try both answers.