Quabana for Windows

Name: Quabana
Rating: 4.2 (6 reviews)
Author: Quabana Software

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Download.com staffMarch 12, 2026

Quabana creates multiple, segregated virtual Windows environments on a single installation. Users can install software and change settings within each 'Quabana' without affecting others, ensuring optimal performance and system cleanliness across diverse use cases.

Pros
- Ensures consistent optimal computer performance.
- Creates multiple, totally segregated and protected Windows environments.
- Changes within one environment do not affect others.
- Maintains fresh installation state after each reboot.
- Supports diverse use cases like gaming, web access, and work.
Cons
- Free version limited to two independent Quabana environments.

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GENERAL

Release: September 12, 2010

Latest update: March 12, 2026

Version: 3.0-s6-build-411

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows 2003
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows Server

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 1,669

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

4.2/5

6 User Votes

Excellent Software!
eurohbfAugust 3, 2010
Pros
I installed a version of this software on each Computer in my Hostel. I can restore a brand new computer every single day just after one reboot!
Cons
They should make more marketing of this product, so I could get to it earlier!
Summary
I recommend for Hostels and Lan Houses! Big Product!
Well, it *was* going ok.
danovarchJune 30, 2010
Pros
The program is great. I have been testing it for a few months now. It allows you to create separate areas/instances/quabanas(?) so you can install heavier software into one and not have it affect PC performance in the others.
Cons
Like I said, I have installed 5 or six different copies over the last month or two on Windows 7 and XP. Now this last update (3.0 S4 build 406) wiped out my XP. Something about quabanaInstall.sys is corrupt. What's up with that?
Summary
I guess I should have been a little more cautious. It is BETA but it was going so well up until today that I had just installed a couple of big gaming packages. I gave it a four because of its previous track record. I must admit though, I am scratching my head over this one. Updated on Jul 1, 2010I got my XP back. The Quabana crew sent me a .iso that ran a short script recopying one of their drivers. It worked, no hassles, I'm satisfied.
Avira removed a trojan-dropper from this one.
TikkiduneqJune 26, 2010
Pros
You can have 2 different system enviroments.
Cons
I don't know if it was a false positive from Avira Anti-virus but this thing tried to include a trojan-dropper during install.
Summary
I liked it untill the new beta was with a trojan-dropper and why the heck does it try to connect to the net all the time? Hmmm...I thought I better be on the safe side and not have it in my system. Updated on Jun 29, 2010Quick clarification from the Quabana suppost team. Avira is a paranoid av anyway. If I could change my review, I would give it +4 stars.
What I've been looking for!
TikkiduneqJune 5, 2010
Pros
2 seperate windows settings/registry/files/programs
Cons
Its in beta-stage, files over 500mb are shared and there can only be 2 quabanas.
Summary
Pretty cool program
stmccormickFebruary 16, 2010
Pros
Saves me a lot of time, not having to reinstall windows every other week is awesome, specially now that my brother uses my computer to surf his dodgy websites..
Cons
2 "environments" is not enough.
Summary
Very helpful to recover and keep the system clean.
markbrad1969January 24, 2010
Pros
I don't need to worry when surfing the net or installing new apps. Always keep a clean machine available.
Cons
Needs a bit of discovering process to take advantage of it. Still a beta.
Summary
Seems a pretty straightforward way to keep the pc clean. And it is not restrictive. There is always room for mistakes and system can be recovered pretty easily.

Developer’s Description

By Quabana Software

Keep your computer clean, fast, and free of viruses.

A brand new and exclusive concept, Quabana provides Windows users with the ultimate solution for ensuring they always have the best performance on their computer. On a single Windows installation, the user can create multiple Quabanas. These Quabanas are unique, totally and absolutely segregated, safe and protected. If you have a fresh Windows installation and switch to another Quabana, you can install/uninstall applications, copy/delete files or change settings and registry, for example, and the other Quabanas will not be affected. If you switch back, you will have the same fresh installation after one boot. And you can always switch between them. You can have Quabanas to have a fresh Windows installation, games, Web access, work. The free version allows 2 completely independent Quabanas.

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Excellent Software!

Well, it *was* going ok.

Avira removed a trojan-dropper from this one.

What I've been looking for!

Pretty cool program

Very helpful to recover and keep the system clean.

Developer’s Description

Well, it was going ok.