At its core, Deep Freeze Standard is a . Unlike antivirus software that tries to prevent infections, or backup software that restores from a separate image, Deep Freeze takes a radically different approach: it makes all changes temporary.
Use DFC.exe /bootthawed (Thawed on next boot only) or change in the configuration tool. Deep Freeze Standard 9.0.20.5760
Earlier versions of Deep Freeze were optimized for spinning hard drives (HDDs). Version 9.0.20.5760 includes enhanced write-filter algorithms that reduce wear on Solid State Drives (SSDs). It intelligently batches temporary writes, minimizing unnecessary write amplification—a common problem with older "reboot-to-restore" tools on modern hardware. At its core, Deep Freeze Standard is a
After reboot, the system is now frozen. Press the hotkey ( Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F6 ) to enter the console. Earlier versions of Deep Freeze were optimized for
| Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | | Boot from Faronics Emergency Reset Disk (generated during install). Without it, you must wipe the drive. | | Hotkey not working | Try USB keyboard, disable Fast Boot in BIOS, or use DFC.exe /thaw from command line. | | System won’t boot after freezing | Boot into Safe Mode (Deep Freeze is disabled there), Thaw the drive, fix issue, re-freeze. | | Updates fail after restart | Updates were installed in Frozen mode. Reboot Thawed, install updates, reboot again. |