The Deep Freeze Configuration Administrator creates .rdx seed files.
Critical settings:
If this version exists internally:
To upgrade:
Important: Deep Freeze seeds (.rdx) are not forward-compatible across major versions (e.g., 7.x → 8.x). Minor updates (8.71 → 8.72) typically are compatible.
| Write Type | Deep Freeze Behavior | |------------|----------------------| | File creation/deletion | Redirected to cache, lost on reboot | | Registry modification | Redirected in memory, lost on reboot | | Driver installation | Temporary; reboot removes | | Malware infection | Reboot removes (if not in ThawSpace) |
In an era of rampant malware, accidental system misconfigurations, and user-induced errors, IT administrators and lab managers need a solution that guarantees absolute system integrity with every reboot. Enter Faronics Deep Freeze Standard v8.71.020.5734 — a hypothetical but representative build of the legendary “reboot-to-restore” software. Faronics Deep Freeze Standard v8.71.020.5734 ...
Deep Freeze isn’t an antivirus; it’s a kernel-level protection utility that freezes a computer’s hard drive state. No matter what changes a user makes — installing software, deleting system files, downloading malware, or changing settings — a simple restart reverts the system to its pristine, administrator-defined configuration.
This article dissects the features, installation process, use cases, and troubleshooting tips for Deep Freeze Standard v8.71, referencing build 020.5734 as the exemplar version.
| Feature | Deep Freeze Standard (v8.7x) | Deep Freeze Enterprise | |---------|------------------------------|------------------------| | Local console | ✅ | ✅ | | Centralized management | ❌ | ✅ (Faronics Core) | | Wake-on-LAN | ❌ | ✅ | | Real-time event logging | ❌ | ✅ | | Cloud console | ❌ | ✅ (optional) | The Deep Freeze Configuration Administrator creates
Deploy Deep Freeze across multiple identical machines by preparing a master system, freezing it, and then cloning the drive. Version 8.71 improves handling of unique SIDs and network names after cloning.
To install updates or new software, you must put the machine in a "Thawed" state.