| Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | | Effectively negates ransomware and persistent malware. | User Confusion: Users often forget to save work to an external drive or cloud, losing data upon reboot. | | Zero Maintenance: Eliminates the need for constant reimaging or troubleshooting broken OS files. | Update Fatigue: Requires careful scheduling for Windows updates; otherwise, updates will loop. | | Cost Savings: Extends the life of hardware by maintaining a clean OS environment. | Not a Backup Solution: It does not protect data created by the user. If a user saves a file to the desktop and reboots, it is gone forever. |