Deep Freeze has three operational states:
| Mode | Behavior | |------|----------| | Frozen | Changes discarded on reboot | | Thawed | Changes persist (manual or scheduled) | | Thawed on reboot (maintenance) | Auto-refreeze after reboot |
The heart of Deep Freeze. The software redirects hard drive writes to a virtual overlay. On reboot, the overlay is discarded, reverting the system to the original “Frozen” state. This happens at the sector level, making it impossible for malware to bypass. Faronics Deep Freeze Standard v8.71.020.5734 ...
This happens if a Windows Update tried to install while the system was Frozen and corrupted the MBR (Master Boot Record) or boot files.
Machines running critical software (e.g., CNC controllers) must never drift from their validated configuration. Deep Freeze prevents unintended updates or operator errors. Deep Freeze has three operational states: | Mode
Schedule automatic maintenance:
Excluding folders (if supported by this edition): Schedule automatic maintenance:
If you need to install a new program or run Windows Updates, you must put the computer into a "Thawed" state first.