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Head-to-head · System Restore Software

Unified Write Filter vs Clean Slate Cloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Unified Write Filter #2 in System Restore Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Microsoft
Clean Slate Cloud #6 in System Restore Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Contact sales

Unified Write Filter leads on 0 checks, Clean Slate Cloud on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreUnified Write Filter · 9.0/10

Unified Write Filter scores higher on our rubric for system restore software: 9.0 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

On rollback scope, Unified Write Filter gives you Full-volume where Clean Slate Cloud offers Apps-and-system.

Unified Write Filter is the better fit for windows devices requiring enterprise write filtering. Clean Slate Cloud is the better fit for managed Windows desktops with cloud administration.

  • Unified Write Filter fits best

    Windows devices requiring enterprise write filtering

  • Clean Slate Cloud fits best

    Managed Windows desktops with cloud administration

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Side by side

Feature Unified Write Filter 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Clean Slate Cloud 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.6
Ranking #2 in System Restore Software #6 in System Restore Software
Best for Windows devices requiring enterprise write filtering Managed Windows desktops with cloud administration
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows, Web
Support Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Unified Write Filter 1/3 · Clean Slate Cloud 1/3
Kiosk mode — Not checked yet
Classroom controls — Not checked yet
Central management ✓ ✓
Specs
Restore trigger Reboot Reboot
Rollback scope Full-volume Apps-and-system
Protected devices Not checked yet Not checked yet
Platform support Windows-only Windows-only
Our review
Pros
  • Reboot-cleared overlays restore protected volumes to a clean state
  • Supports file, folder and registry-key exclusions
  • Local and remote management through uwfmgr.exe, CSP and WMI
  • Restores desktop, app and document changes at logoff or reboot
  • Web console supports configuration and remote management
  • Preserves Windows and antivirus updates during protection
Cons
  • Runs only on Windows
  • Requires Enterprise, Education or IoT Enterprise editions
  • Reboot is the standard trigger for clearing the overlay
  • Windows-only deployment limits cross-platform coverage
  • Pricing requires contacting sales instead of published tiers
  • Support channels do not include 24/7 coverage
Our verdict

Unified Write Filter (UWF) is an optional Windows feature that intercepts writes to protected volumes and redirects them to a temporary or persistent overlay. After a reboot, the temporary overlay is cleared so the device returns to its…

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Clean Slate Cloud is Windows desktop security and restore software from Fortres Grand Corporation. It is designed for organizations managing public-access or shared Windows PCs, including small businesses, mid-market teams and enterprises.…

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  1. Unified Write FilterSystem Restore Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. Clean Slate CloudSystem Restore Software 7.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Unified Write Filter — where it wins

    • Reboot-cleared overlays restore protected volumes to a clean state
    • Supports file, folder and registry-key exclusions
    • Local and remote management through uwfmgr.exe, CSP and WMI

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs only on Windows
    • Requires Enterprise, Education or IoT Enterprise editions
    • Reboot is the standard trigger for clearing the overlay

  • Clean Slate Cloud — where it wins

    • Restores desktop, app and document changes at logoff or reboot
    • Web console supports configuration and remote management
    • Preserves Windows and antivirus updates during protection

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only deployment limits cross-platform coverage
    • Pricing requires contacting sales instead of published tiers
    • Support channels do not include 24/7 coverage
  • Unified Write Filter9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    Enterprise Windows write filtering that resets protected volumes on reboot.

    Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →
  • Clean Slate Cloud7.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A managed Windows restore layer that rolls back user changes while preserving updates.

    Contact salesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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