Workstations now support Modern Standby, Hibernation, and Fast Startup . This is a massive win for laptop-heavy environments, allowing devices to save energy without compromising the "Frozen" state security.
Faronics announced the availability of Deep Freeze 8.63 in the latter half of 2021. This release was explicitly categorized as a , with the primary goal of resolving several customer issues identified in previous iterations. The official version numbers for this release are 8.63.020.5634 for the Standard edition and 8.63.220.5634 for the Enterprise edition, with a release date recorded as July 30, 2021.
Ignoring the patch leaves your frozen environment vulnerable to bugs that are already solved. In a world where ransomware and accidental user changes are constant threats, staying current on your Deep Freeze patch level is the ultimate "Thaw" from anxiety. Deep Freeze 8.63 Patch
Note: A restart is required to swap the kernel driver. You must use the to thaw all workstations before pushing the patch remotely.
Never store user profiles on a frozen drive. Use data redirection tools or Faronics Data Igloo to map user folders (Documents, Desktop) to a separate, unfrozen partition (e.g., D:\ ). This release was explicitly categorized as a ,
Run DFC.exe /GETSTATUS on all endpoints. Ensure no machines are in a Thawed maintenance state.
Save the configuration and generate a new or Workstation Seed (.msi) . Step 3: Thaw the Target Machines Workstations cannot be upgraded while in a Frozen state. In a world where ransomware and accidental user
Deep Freeze 8.63 is a significant update from Faronics that notably introduced official support for . This version focuses on improving compatibility with modern system features and resolving long-standing update issues. Key Features & Enhancements
: Standard users now have a Cloud Connector tab for centralized management. Updating via Enterprise Console To apply the patch, select workstations in the Deep Freeze Enterprise Console