Setting up Deep Freeze requires careful planning to ensure you do not lock out vital data. Step 1: Prepare the System
Look for the official version field. If it shows 8.71.02.05734 or similar, you may have a legitimate later build. If it shows exactly 8710205734 with no dots, suspect a modified executable.
: Immediately after the reboot, a Password Initialization screen appears for 10 seconds. You should enter your administrator password here; if you miss it, you can set it later via the console. Basic Usage & Controls Deep Freeze Standard Release Notes - Faronics faronics deep new freeze standard v8710205734
: Administrators can install updates or change configurations permanently.
Understanding the technical operation of Deep Freeze helps administrators appreciate its value. Unlike antivirus software that continuously scans files and monitors behavior—consuming significant CPU, memory, and disk resources—Deep Freeze operates fundamentally differently. Setting up Deep Freeze requires careful planning to
Go to > About Deep Freeze .
Schedule periodic "thawed" sessions to apply Windows updates, antivirus definitions, and software patches. After updating the system to the desired state, re-freeze the configuration. If it shows exactly 8710205734 with no dots,
| Feature | Standard Edition | Enterprise Edition | |---------|------------------|---------------------| | | Individual workstations | Large networks, schools, enterprises | | Central Management | No (local configuration) | Yes (Enterprise Console) | | Scheduled Maintenance | Manual | Automated scheduling | | Remote Launch | No | Yes | | Cloud Integration | No | Optional (Cloud Connector) | | Windows Server Support | No | Yes (Server Standard edition) | | ThawSpace Support | Yes | Yes |
A new command-line installation option allows the software to manage the paging file size, which helps performance on devices with limited RAM. Core Capabilities Indestructible Baseline:
Creates virtual partitions called "ThawSpaces."