[WDS] Non-Generalized Image

I have a WDS Server setup on Server 2012 R2. Seeing as SteadyState has been discontinued, I would like to utilize Sysprep to capture images for each of my client machines, and capture them in a non-generalized fashion so that each time the PC is restarted
it will boot into the image I have created essentially providing me a "clean" operating environment each reboot.
Is this possible?
Are there better alternatives?
Any comments or suggestions?
How can I keep current with Windows Updates / Software Updates in this fashion

Hi Adam Reed – HTS,
Are you trying to create a computer with invariable status? Such computer won’t write any user data or application on it? As far as I know Windows don’t have this option to
realize that, there have some similar option we can use is Restore Point on clients but it not “ automatically”, some third party application can keep computer at as invariable state never write user or application data, such as DeepFreeze.
More information:
Windows 8 How To: 29. Restore System to a Previous State Using Restore Point
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/zxue/archive/2012/03/09/windows-8-how-to-29-restore-system-to-a-previous-state-using-restore-point.aspx
System Restore: frequently asked questions
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/system-restore-faq#1TC=windows-7
I’m glad to be of help to you!
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-- Yes: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/photoshoplightroom.htmlhttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/photoshoplightroom.html

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