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Deep Freeze Server Enterprise Changelog

What's new in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.57.020.5544

May 7, 2019
  • Fixes:
  • Resolved an issue where Windows Updates did not install all approved updates from WSUS during Windows Update task. (Case No: NWC-473-23257)
  • Known Issues:
  • NTFS Storage Spaces not supported. BSOD occurs on reboot on Windows 8 and higher computers with single or multiple NTFS Storage Spaces (EGF-242-16878).
  • Announcements are displayed as ‘New’ every time workstation reboots when in Frozen state.
  • DFInstall.log file does not have error entry, when silently installing workstation with ThawSpaces to be hosted on StorageSpace.
  • On 64-Bit Systems: Network Drive should not be listed in the drop-down list on ThawSpace configuration page while installing Deep Freeze.
  • Unable to activate computers that do not have network cards enabled. (Case No: EYG-439-46031)
  • Installation of Deep Freeze workstation fails if user login name contains double byte characters. (Case No. OWZ-638-83495)
  • Installing Deep Freeze on workstations in some circumstances results in slow login when in a Frozen state. (Case No: VBL-745-23572, STU-985-82769, VGT-978-35363, ELK-520-80502, UJG-539-53162, XLJ-506-65139, FFZ-308-20240, GUE-154-33790, ZLF-973-61719, TSO-353-48797, EOZ-425-81724, LQD-969-91531, MSA-153-69823, IPS-293-24552, XLJ-506-65139, GUE-154-33790, BTW-348-35063, MCJ-324-52798, UCT-653-94936, KUT-279-11933, NSE-489-63163, AXF-703-83953, ATS-746-38491, YUU-252-47929, RGS-421-30979, SXA-243-90472, VTQ-989-47262, QGJ-395-64166, OFT-565-24890, OEN-315-21406, NTA-686-95164, OST-350-31179)
  • Unable to install apps from the Windows App Store once Deep Freeze is installed. Enable Windows Update service as a workaround. (Case No: ADD-325-21916)
  • Running Deep Freeze with Boot Camp on systems with NVMe-based SSD drives results in blue screen. (Case No. RNT-781-75265, WZO-787-28402, LZV-882-12751, RNT-781-75265, OFF-204-88841, UKW-410-49368, VAX-697-27714, UUM-608-63483, DWW-823-13577, IWL-914-59873, BFH-281-40319, HAR-528-31695, IYT-443-31430, EAC-132-14941, EPU-732-62414, RZM-809-97482, YXZ-530-89015, LBS-708-14472, WVG-493-15181)
  • Issues with Dell full disk encryption software when Deep Freeze is installed. Knowledge Base. (Case No: ARY-947-73520, VNO-419-59600)
  • Systems hang on startup while using an external hard drive (certain models only). (Case No: MEQ-143-10262)
  • Deep Freeze shows Automatic Repair screen after upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators update. (Case No: ZPO-620-77452, HBP-156-15706)
  • Deep Freeze will not freeze systems on a Hyper-V Gen 2. (Case No: OKY-847-65054)
  • Workstations running Windows 10 have slow login times when the device is in a frozen state. (Case No: ZLF-973-61719)
  • Deep Freeze workstation may not start up in some circumstances. (Case No. RLU-815-89793)
  • Computer crashes when loading virtual disk image using Arsenal Image Mounter software while in Frozen mode. (Case no. ELF-471-54366)
  • System crashes when some specific software is installed on Deep Freeze workstation (such as PUBG, Fortnite, Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye). (Case No: FJM-423-95146, IXF-940-78041, ELV-682-66939, MTA-529-99421)
  • Deep Freeze workstation cannot be Thawed on Intel Compute Stick device. (Case No: JGX-581-64326)
  • SMART Board device touch function does not work correctly when Deep Freeze locks keyboard and mouse. (Case No: SLO-583-99238)
  • Deep Freeze Cloud Connector Known Issues:
  • Deep Freeze is unable to apply Windows 10 version 1803+ feature update. (Case No. SHW-308-32156)

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.56.020.5542 (Mar 21, 2019)

  • Fixes:
  • 14289 Resolved an issue where the system became unbootable after installing Deep Freeze workstation on computers with NVMe drives using Advanced Format (4K) technology. (These types of drives are mostly used in modern Mac computers.) (Case No: VAS-893-64477)
  • 25110 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze workstation booted into Recovery Screen due to some system settings being reverted by third-party software or after upgrading Windows. (EMO-786-68958)
  • 25630 Resolved an issue with connecting to an iSCSI target while Deep Freeze workstation was installed. (Case No: KQH-777-87287)
  • Deep Freeze Cloud Connector Fixes
  • 23938 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze workstation occasionally did not exit Deep Freeze task when keyboard and mouse were locked. (Case No: KZH-397-82588)
  • Known Issues:
  • 11387 NTFS Storage Spaces not supported. BSOD occurs on reboot on Windows 8 and higher computers with single or multiple NTFS Storage Spaces (EGF-242-16878).
  • 11425 Announcements are displayed as ‘New’ every time workstation reboots when in Frozen state.
  • 11496 DFInstall.log file does not have error entry, when silently installing workstation with ThawSpaces to be hosted on StorageSpace.
  • 12611 On 64-Bit Systems: Network Drive should not be listed in the drop-down list on ThawSpace configuration page while installing Deep Freeze.
  • 16560 Unable to activate computers that do not have network cards enabled. (Case No: EYG-439-46031)
  • 18513 Installation of Deep Freeze workstation fails if user login name contains double byte characters. (Case No. OWZ-638-83495)
  • 20074 Installing Deep Freeze on workstations in some circumstances results in slow login when in a Frozen state. (Case No: VBL-745-23572, STU-985-82769, VGT-978-35363, ELK-520-80502, UJG-539-53162, XLJ-506-65139, FFZ-308-20240, GUE-154-33790, ZLF-973-61719, TSO-353-48797, EOZ-425-81724, LQD-969-91531, MSA-153-69823, IPS-293-24552, XLJ-506-65139, GUE-154-33790, BTW-348-35063, MCJ-324-52798, UCT-653-94936, KUT-279-11933, NSE-489-63163, AXF-703-83953, ATS-746-38491, YUU-252-47929, RGS-421-30979, SXA-243-90472, VTQ-989-47262, QGJ-395-64166, OFT-565-24890, OEN-315-21406, NTA-686-95164, OST-350-31179)
  • 21171 Unable to install apps from the Windows App Store once Deep Freeze is installed. Enable Windows Update service as a workaround. (Case No: ADD-325-21916)
  • 21238 Running Deep Freeze with Boot Camp on systems with NVMe-based SSD drives results in blue screen. (Case No. RNT-781-75265, WZO-787-28402, LZV-882-
  • 12751, RNT-781-75265, OFF-204-88841, UKW-410-49368, VAX-697-27714, UUM-608-63483, DWW-823-13577, IWL-914-59873, BFH-281-40319, HAR-528-31695, IYT-443-31430, EAC-132-14941, EPU-732-62414, RZM-809-97482, YXZ-530-89015, LBS-708-14472, WVG-493-15181)
  • 21568 Issues with Dell full disk encryption software when Deep Freeze is installed. Knowledge Base. (Case No: ARY-947-73520, VNO-419-59600)
  • 22238 Systems hang on startup while using an external hard drive (certain models only). (Case No: MEQ-143-10262)
  • 22254 Deep Freeze shows Automatic Repair screen after upgrading to Windows 10 Fall Creators update. (Case No: ZPO-620-77452, HBP-156-15706)
  • 22504 Deep Freeze will not freeze systems on a Hyper-V Gen 2. (Case No: OKY-847-65054)
  • 22709 Workstations running Windows 10 have slow login times when the device is in a frozen state. (Case No: ZLF-973-61719)
  • 24415 Deep Freeze workstation may not start up in some circumstances. (Case No. RLU-815-89793)
  • 25020 Computer crashes when loading virtual disk image using Arsenal Image Mounter software while in Frozen mode. (Case no. ELF-471-54366)
  • 25400 System crashes when some specific software is installed on Deep Freeze workstation (such as PUBG, Fortnite, Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye). (Case No: FJM-423-95146, IXF-940-78041, ELV-682-66939, MTA-529-99421)
  • 25585 Deep Freeze workstation cannot be Thawed on Intel Compute Stick device. (Case No: JGX-581-64326)
  • Deep Freeze Cloud Connector Known Issues
  • 20567 Windows 10 version 1703 and up: Windows Updates are not being downloaded when Windows Update cache is enabled in Deep Freeze. (Case No: TVW-834-44465)
  • 23893 Deep Freeze is unable to apply Windows 10 version 1803+ feature update. (Case No. SHW-308-32156, BNA-931-26907)
  • 23955 Workstation task works incorrectly in certain scenarios. (Case No. DEV-371-75754, DYM-226-41474, EHI-414-72325, UYR-501-91650)

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.55.270.5505 (Nov 14, 2018)

  • Fixes:
  • 25167 Resolved an issue where online activation for multiple workstations fails. (Case No. HKR-635-39152, GGG-498-87799, VWZ-512-97026, JNX-520-73584, GOZ-988-87655, DQI-132-73516, SCR-595-15811, NZP-965-35443, CWG-465-92183)
  • Known Issues:
  • 11387 NTFS Storage Spaces not supported. BSOD occurs on reboot on Windows 8 and higher computers with single or multiple NTFS Storage Spaces (EGF-242-16878).
  • 11460 Higher version of Deep Freeze Server Console may not remotely connect to older Server Service. (Case No: ZIG-771-78174)
  • 12344 Deep Freeze Server Console does not sort IP Address column correctly. (Case No: TRV-310-98644)
  • 12491 Deep Freeze Server Console columns may show wrong status or the console may show error messages when connected remotely through LogMeIn or RDP session. Restart console to resolve. (Case No: ZME-498-42392, NES-367-79748, XQL-319-44460, YAE-971-22805)
  • 18513 Installation of Deep Freeze workstation fails if user login name contains double byte characters. (Case No: OWZ-638-83495)
  • 19676 The workstation column width in the Enterprise Console may revert to zero after it has been moved. (Case No: SVY-817-92683)
  • 20074 Installing Deep Freeze on workstations in some circumstances results in slow login when in a Frozen state. (Case No: VBL-745-23572, STU-985-82769, VGT-978-35363, ELK-520-80502, UJG-539-53162, XLJ-506-65139, FFZ-308-20240, GUE-154-33790, ZLF-973-61719, TSO-353-48797, EOZ-425-81724, LQD-969-91531, MSA-153-69823, IPS-293-24552)
  • 20439 Unable to mount a virtual disk of Encase software when Frozen. (Case No: VIZ-411-82001)
  • 20567 Windows Server 2016 version 1703 and up: Windows Updates are not being downloaded when Windows Update cache is enabled in Deep Freeze. (Case No: TVW-834-44465)
  • 21171 Unable to install apps from the Windows App Store once Deep Freeze is installed. Enable Windows Update service as a workaround. (Case No: ADD-325-21916)
  • 21568 Issues with Dell full disk encryption software when Deep Freeze is installed. Knowledge Base. (Case No: ARY-947-73520, VNO-419-59600)
  • 22026 Configuration settings in Workstation Installer File may get blank after Deep Freeze Server Console upgrade. (Case No: DUP-154-37076)
  • 22238 Systems hang on startup while using an external hard drive (certain models only). (Case No: MEQ-143-10262)
  • 22254 Deep Freeze Enterprise version 8.51 shows Automatic Repair screen after upgrading to Windows Server 2016 Fall Creators update. (Case No: ZPO-620-77452, HBP-156-15706)
  • 22504 Deep Freeze will not freeze systems on a Hyper-V Gen 2. (Case No: OKY-847-65054)
  • 22765 Workstations showing offline status in the console after partially upgrading in some circumstances. (Case No: XZN-809-34880)
  • 23893 Deep Freeze is unable to apply Windows Server 2016 version 1803+ feature update. (Case No. SHW-308-32156, BNA-931-26907)
  • 23955 Workstation task works incorrectly in certain scenarios. (Case No. DEV-371-75754, KZH-397-82588, DYM-226-41474, EHI-414-72325, UYR-501-91650)
  • 24222 OS column in Deep Freeze Server Console is unable to filter by Windows Server 2016 OS build number. (Case No. ZNT-428-53234)
  • 24415 Deep Freeze workstation may not start up in some circumstances. (Case No. RLU-815-89793)
  • 25020 Computer crashes when loading virtual disk image using Arsenal Image Mounter software while in Frozen mode. (Case no. ELF-471-54366)

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.50.270.5382 (Sep 28, 2017)

  • New features:
  • Add ThawSpaces on the Fly. A reinstallation of Deep Freeze is no longer needs to add a new ThawSpace – ThawSpaces can be configured at any time are added on the next Thawed restart.
  • Delete ThawSpaces. New Delete ThawSpace action from Console toolbar (in addition to Format ThawSpace). A new DFC switch /deletethawspace has been added as well.
  • Thawed Alerts. You can now specify the length of time after which a Thawed workstation turns red. A new “Thawed For” column is now available to displays how long a workstation was Thawed for.
  • Combination Scheduler Task .Administrators often chain scheduled console tasks like (a) Wake-On-Lan, (2) Send Message, (3) Run Windows Update, (4) Shutdown. The new Combination Task allows you create a single Scheduler task to chain up to 5 scheduler tasks so you don’t have to change multiple tasks when the unexpected happens.
  • Client Update and More Scheduler Tasks. Administrators can now schedule to upgrade Deep Freeze clients whenever a new version is available. Additional tasks have been added to the console Scheduler, including, Format ThawSpace, Push & Launch, and Remote Launch giving more flexibility to administrators.
  • Retain Windows Event Logs. Retain Windows Event logs simply by enabling a new checkbox added under the Advanced tab. Deep Freeze will allocate 100MB to retain Application, System, Security, and Hardware event logs.
  • Attempt Local Wakeup. Automatically attempt to locally wakeup of the workstation from Standby before scheduled Workstation Task using the new checkbox “Attempt to wake-up locally” option added in the Workstation Tasks. Requires compatible hardware to wakeup from Standby.
  • Idle Task Enhancement. Deep Freeze now has the ability to Shutdown an idle computer without waiting for the first keyboard and mouse activity – otherwise, the computer may remain on all day. First keyboard and mouse activity is necessary for Idle Time Restart to prevent the computer from constantly being rebooted without activity.
  • Configuration Workflow Enhancement. You no longer have to name the Deep Freeze configuration after clicking OK. Specify the Configuration Name at the bottom of the interface. Administrators are also provided an option to Export the configuration as an Installer or Seed so first-time users are not confused about next steps.
  • New Console Columns. In addition to the “Thawed For” column, we also added a “ThawSpace Free” column which displays available ThawSpaces along with how much free space is available.OS Build numbers are now displayed in OS column.
  • Remember Text Inputs. Enterprise Console now displays the last 10 inputs for Send Message, Push & Launch, Remote Launch so Administrators no longer have to keep re-typing the same messages or commands.
  • Upgrade Notification. Moving forward, post v8.5, receive in-console notifications when a new version of Deep Freeze is available. Review the release notes, download the latest installer and automatically upgrade your console.
  • New DFC switches. /deletethawspace, /formatthawspace and /shutdown parameter for /endtask
  • Upsize Windows update cache. Windows Update cache is now automatically increased to 10GB without requiring a new installation.
  • Console Support Depreciation. This version deprecates Enterprise Console support for Windows XP and Server 2003.
  • Fixes:
  • 20060 Windows 8.1 (64-bit systems): Resolved an issue where an invalid error message gets displayed on the workstation when performing Lock Keyboard and Mouse action with WINSelect is installed. (Case No: PKI-492-42183)
  • 20010 Resolved an issue of blue screen with Deep Freeze 8.37 installed on workstations with RAID 0 configuration. (Case No: AXZ-261-43388)
  • 20601 Windows 10 Creators Update: Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze workstation installer fails to mount SoftwareDistribution folder, when launched from a user session.
  • 20696 Resolved an issue where computers were crashing due to corrupted disks or system files when Deep Freeze was installed. (Case No: ALT-616-417497, VUF-172-46840, KJI-659-28909, HDE-666-74734)
  • 20128 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze workstations were showing Windows Repair screen on reboot. (Case No: ACV-436-60212, PZS-913-49640, PBS-748-50759, OTM-352-41446)
  • 13827 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze did not finalize the pending Windows Update configuration and the workstation went into boot loop.
  • 21004 Windows 10 Creators Update: Resolved an issue where the Deep Freeze workstation password was removed when frequently editing/applying available configuration.
  • 21002 Windows 10 Creators Update: Resolved an issue where Available configuration does not apply automatically to workstations while editing the applied configuration.
  • 20383 Resolved an issue where workstations no longer allow configuration update after upgrade. (Case No: UFO-972-83443)
  • 22001 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze may fail to restore user specific Windows Update policy after running Windows Update Task.
  • 21317 Resolved an issue where the computer shuts down unexpectedly when Reboot Frozen if a cumulative Windows update was manually installed in a Thawed state.
  • 20613 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze left orphaned .dsk files when unsuccessfully attempting to mount Windows Update cache.
  • 17711 Windows 10 Anniversary Update: Resolved an issue in a Frozen state where an attempt to create a new storage pool was not getting blocked.
  • 14865 Resolved an issue where Random delays occur in restarts when they are initiated locally from the Deep Freeze workstation interface. (Case No: GYW-854-91721, XPM-282-49498)
  • 15270 Resolved an issue where using CTRL+Alt+Del to lock the screen causes a delete prompt appearing in the Deep Freeze Console depending on the context. (Case No: JTK-884-47760)
  • 14865 Resolved an issue of random delays in restarts when they are initiated locally from the Deep Freeze workstation interface. (Case No: GYW-854-91721, XPM-282-49498)
  • 15270 Resolved an issue where using CTRL+Alt+Del to lock the screen causes a delete prompt appearing in the Deep Freeze Console depending on the context. (Case No: JTK-884-47760)
  • 14039 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze causes BSOD on systems with 4TB drives or higher. (Case No: YAF-375-97861)
  • 11483 Wrong error message when attempting installing Seed on a Seeded workstation. (Case No: HZE-688-20303)
  • Known issues:
  • 20074 Installing Deep Freeze on workstations results in slow login when in a Frozen state. (Case No: VBL-745-23572, VBL-745-23572 , STU-985-82769, VGT-978-35363, ELK-520-80502, UJG-539-53162, XLJ-506-65139, FFZ-308-20240, GUE-154-33790)
  • 20126 Workstations may report false status in Enterprise Console. (Case No: IKH-412-42930, NFA-209-21154)
  • 20567 Windows 10 Creators Update: Windows Updates are not being downloaded when Windows Update cache is enabled in Deep Freeze. (Case No: TVW-834-44465)
  • 21238 Running Deep Freeze with Boot Camp on systems with NVMe based SSD drives results in blue screen. (Case No: RNT-781-75265, OFF-204-88841, UKW-410-49368, VAX-697-27714, UUM-608-63483)
  • 21171 Unable to install apps from the Windows App Store once Deep Freeze is installed. (Case No: ADD-325-21916)
  • 21227 Deep Freeze Service crashes if there are too many port connections. (Case No: TLI-811-34012)
  • 21566 When switching between multiple ports in Enterprise Console while workstations are reporting in, the workstations continuing to report to the wrong port after changing the active port. (Case No: EPS-318-77915)
  • 20439 Unable to mount a virtual disk of Encase software when Frozen. (Case No: VIZ-411-82001)
  • 21568 Issues with Dell full disk encryption software when Deep Freeze is installed. (Case No: ARY-947-73520, VNO-419-59600)
  • 21599 Unable to mount a Samsung T3 portable USB SSD drives when Deep Freeze is installed. (Case No: QIU-933-53244)
  • 20308 Workstation may randomly be stuck in black screen on reboot. (Case No: WOK-785-14999, TBQ-588-24291, TNT-902-16407, PVW-757-75627)
  • 19136/20202 Cannot install .NET 3.5 or update Windows Defender on Windows 10, when Deep Freeze has the option “Allow to choose how Windows updates are downloaded” is enabled. (Case No: MYB-912-12932, MHH-858-44226)
  • 19676 The workstation column width in the Enterprise Console may revert to zero after it has been moved. (Case No: SVY-817-92683)
  • 18513 Installation of Deep Freeze workstation fails if user login name contains double byte characters. (Case No: OWZ-638-83495)
  • 11696 Importing Active Directory entries fail in certain Active Directory setup. (Case No: JFY-161-75996)
  • 12836 An error occurs during an RDP session on rearranging columns or changing views. (Case No: NES-367-79748, XQL-319-44460, YAE-971-22805)
  • 13842 Issues with installing Deep Freeze on systems with eMMC drives. (Case No: WKO-921-76972, PCL-402-38865, WKO-921-76972, WBU-981-32808, HCK-877-61202, WZO-787-28402)
  • 12344 Deep Freeze Console does not sort IP Address column correctly. (Case No: TRV-310-98644)
  • 12491 Deep Freeze Console columns may show wrong status or the console may show error messages when connected remotely through LogMeIn. Restart console for workaround. (Case No: ZME-498-42392)
  • 11387 BSOD occurs on reboot on Windows 8 and higher computers with single or multiple NTFS Storage Spaces.
  • 11460 Higher version of Deep Freeze Console may not remotely connect to older Server Service. (Case No: ZIG-771-78174)

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.38.270.5256 (Mar 30, 2017)

  • New Features:
  • In an effort to remain best-in-class, Faronics Anti-Virus will now be powered by a new engine that consistently ranks among the highest in the antivirus industry. Existing customers of Faronics Anti-Virus are requested to migrate to the New Anti-Virus 4.0 before June 30, 2017.
  • Fixes:
  • Resolved an issue where a script error occurred while opening the Faronics contact page.
  • Resolved an issue where blank password was accepted on Deep Freeze workstations.

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.36.220.5214 (Jan 1, 2017)

  • Fixes:
  • 17880 Resolved an issue where workstations did not exit maintenance period. This behavior occurred randomly and in an inconsistent manner
  • 18458 Resolved an issue where a workstation was showing abnormal CPU usage in some cases

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.35.220.5190 (Jan 1, 2017)

  • New Enhancements:
  • Support for Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
  • Improved Console performance.
  • Enhancements to prevent longer system startup on Advanced Format (AF) 4k sector hard drives (up to 2X faster boot time).
  • Allow fully qualified Proxy Server Name in Deep Freeze console settings.
  • Windows Update Enhancements
  • To address changes in the way Anniversary Update handles automatic Windows updates, Deep Freeze will take extra measures to ensure that the Windows updates will not be triggered outside of the scheduled Windows Update Task on Windows 10 machines. This is achieved by disabling the Windows update service.
  • Fixes for Windows 10 Anniversary Edition:
  • 17579 Resolved issues with random BSOD. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update introduced additional drivers into the system that interfered with the ability of our drivers to properly respond to some requests to our StorageSpace or ThawSpaces.
  • 14956 Resolved issues with recovery screen on system startup.
  • 18199 Resolved issues where system shutdowns were prevented.
  • 17893 Resolved issues where Windows updates failed for some cumulative update which may require more space and a larger caching space than the 5GB that Deep Freeze allocated. Version 8.35 will allocate a 10GB cache to address this situation. To increase the size, disable the Cache Window update option in the configuration, restart, and re-enable the option.
  • Other Fixes:
  • 14961 Resolved issues with Incorrect German translations in some of the confirmation dialogs when saving configuration file in Configuration Administrator (Case No: HSU-493-66609)
  • 9868 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze caused performance issues and resulted in slow boot. (Case No: YFD-286-49939, SBD-399-96597, QVG-187-15034, WII-538-57096)
  • 14956 Resolved an issue where the Startup Recovery process starts on Windows 8.1 systems after a restart. (Case No: KSV-531-33912, OTA-665-89816)
  • 16470 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Clients randomly lost their Activation status and showed as Pending Activation. (Case No: KGV-296-44501, MOE-872-61066, JEC-971-36370)
  • 16672 Resolved an issue where the Proxy feature did not work with Fully Qualified Domain Names. (Case No: KNN-741-30377)
  • 17268 Resolved performance issues in Deep Freeze Console. (Case No: ZAR-286-75039, MGP-128-27227, YHP-979-36018, MFT-347-58906)
  • 17503 Resolved an issue with Windows Update that showed Access Violation message when Deep Freeze was installed. (Case No: AQK-988-79352, EYB-819-89372, GGH-600-27901, QUU-689-69833)
  • 17522 Resolved an issue where a specific type of Flash Drive was not mounting properly when Deep Freeze was installed. (Case No: IRS-476-30866)
  • 17558 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze was not allowing Windows to boot. (Case No: QHJ-805-27395)
  • 17564 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Service was crashing with Accession Violation message when the Activation Server sent a bad activation response. (Case No: LSG-576-93996)
  • 17579 Resolved an issue of BSOD with Windows 10 Anniversary Update. (Case No: ZNB-325-70969, NCW-613-26183, ZOL-717-56507, BJF-591-31684)
  • 17687 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze fails to correctly detect pending Windows Update for Windows 10 Anniversary Edition.
  • 17867 Resolved an issue where Windows Update Service gets disabled during Windows Update Task on Windows 8.1.
  • 17983 Resolved an issue where it was not possible to apply cumulative Windows Update due to lack of storage space.
  • 15577 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Console’s Server Service does not switch to reduced frequency of auto-activation if all workstations report as Failed Activation.
  • 15641 Resolved an issue where Windows Update Service was disabled on installing Deep Freeze thereby preventing maintenance. (Case No: HFT-480-31203, EGM-113-20565, WHF-979-33081, YFC-589-73576)
  • 17479 Resolved an issue where License Key was shown as invalid until the entire key was entered. (Case No: BBE-155-83729)
  • 17757 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Windows Update Workstation Task does not prevent users to run native Windows Update in Frozen or during Maintenance Period for Windows Update Task.
  • 18199 Resolved an issue where Windows 10 1607 Upgrade enables fast startup on Deep Freeze workstations. (Case no: FPX-324-70121)

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.33.220.5131 (Jan 1, 2017)

  • Fixes:
  • 12428 Resolved an issue on Windows 8 where the Live tiles on Metro UI were not working after user profile was redirected to a ThawSpace. (Case No: OCS-785-12175)
  • 14760 On Windows 10: Resolved an issue where Start Menu is not accessible after user profile was redirected to a ThawSpace
  • 14977 Resolved an issue where Windows 10 App & Features screen was hanging. (Case No: CJZ-576-49466)
  • 16714 Resolved an issue where some workstations kept activating the license key due to a slow network connection. (Case No: ORT-565-95136)
  • 16744 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze 8.32 Console was occasionally not launching but the process was running. (Case No: FFI-246-96623)
  • 17224 Resolved an issue where the workstation did not perform Deep Freeze specific commands initiated from Core Console or Cloud Console until the workstation connects to the Deep Freeze Enterprise Console
  • 17225 Resolved an issue where upgrading Deep Freeze Workstations from Faronics Core Console failed. This issue has been resolved for Deep Freeze 8.33 and above. However, users upgrading from 8.32 to 8.33 may still experience this issue. Contact Technical Support for workaround

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.32.220. 5109 (Jan 1, 2017)

  • New Features:
  • Configure Proxy Server Connection – If you are using a proxy server to connect to the Internet, you can now specify the credentials in Deep Freeze Console. Configuring the proxy server in the Deep Freeze Console ensures that Check for Updates, Announcements and Licence Activation features work. The Deep Freeze workstation also connects to the Internet for License Activation via the Proxy Server if it is configured in the operating system. Learn more.
  • Secure LDAP support – If you are importing groups from Active Directory, you can now use the Deep Freeze Console to retrieve groups from your Secure LDAP setup. Microsoft KB.
  • Fixes:
  • 14858 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze was not exiting Maintenance Mode correctly that sometimes left computers in a Thawed state or caused Deep Freeze Service to crash. (Case No: KYJ-317-83835)
  • 11741 Resolved an issue where the Windows Update workstation task gets stuck till specified end time even when performing End Task action.
  • 13974 Resolved an issue where Windows Update task with defined end time does not quit when ending the task during the process of installing Windows Updates.
  • 14022 Resolved an issue where Workstation task with Shutdown flag reboots workstation instead of shutting down at the end of the task.
  • 15009 Resolved an issue where the Deep Freeze Console crashes, when providing XML file instead of CSV file in the Configuration Generator.
  • 15320 Resolved issues with workstations running Windows 10 not reporting to the Deep Freeze Console. (Case No: ZTD-831-39650)
  • 15634 Resolved an issue where it was not possible to activate online when the Internet was accessed via a proxy server. (Case No: CKN-285-48443, BCF-951-75987, BCF-951-75987)
  • 15599 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Console does not verify license if it launches on the computer where invalid license key remained in registry.
  • 15698 Resolved an issue where an error shown when replacing %d with %s in message show in a maintenance event. (Case No: NYS-986-78728)
  • 15834 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Command Line utility crashed while using space after /update in syntax.
  • 16086 Resolved an issue where the workstations loses communication with the console after 24 hours if no internet access is available. (Case No: LIG-586-21422)
  • 16106 Resolved issues with Deep Freeze Enterprise Console and Active Directory integration with Secure LDAP. (Case No: ANK-900-68876)
  • 16184 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Console was not able to connect to LDAP Tree with more than 32 characters. (Case No: CHN-811-73676)
  • 16299 Resolved an issue with Deep Freeze Enterprise upgrade where the groups were automatically pushed to the Cloud.

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.31.270.5051 (Jun 27, 2016)

  • Resolved an issue where updating clients through the Custom Console removed license information.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze could not be installed on computers with empty Windows Updates and a dialog with an error message “wcscpy_s – abnormal program termination” appears.
  • Resolved an issue where Nessus Vulnerability Scanner flagged Deep Freeze as vulnerable. Deep Freeze is not vulnerable, it only flagged it as such.
  • Secured One-Time Password functionality from potential vulnerability.
  • Resolved an issue where the workstation did not shutdown after no updates were found in Windows Update task.

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.30.270.4890 (Sep 21, 2015)

  • New Features:
  • Support for Windows 10 (Deep Freeze Administrator and Deep Freeze Console)
  • Configuration Generator – automatically generate multiple Deep Freeze Installation files (.exe) and Deep Freeze Configuration files (.rdx) using a CSV file (sample file provided). The Configuration Generator can be launched from Deep Freeze Administrator, Deep Freeze Console or from the Command Line. Learn more
  • Improved error handling for Windows Update task.
  • Fixes:
  • Resolved an issue where Windows enters into Recovery mode when rebooting between Frozen and Thawed states. (Case No: OXG-496-12097, GNG-588-69595, HPV-908-31011,ORO-812-59275, MLR-189-91303, FUT-854-73640, ART-669-25239, NPH-454-30027, KIY-984-18997, GCX-544-73846, HPV-908-31011, KQS-566-56234, RXI-350-76867)
  • Resolved bootloops that occurred if Windows Updates were installed during a workstation task specifically after reboot notification appeared. (Case No: UBV-410-40892)
  • Resolved an issue where Windows 10 reports as a Windows 8.1 client system in Deep Freeze. (Case No: OAR-171-44554)
  • Resolved an issue where a one-time Windows Update task from Deep Freeze Console was repeating. (Case No: AEL-597-31181,UUN-533-11696 )

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.23.220.4387 (Sep 21, 2015)

  • New Features:
  • Delay Frozen Reboot to complete Windows updates
  • A new option is available in Configuration Administrator (Advanced Option tab) that allows you to delay rebooting the computer into a Frozen state if configuration or installation for Windows updates are pending. This option is selected by default.
  • Fixes:
  • Resolved an issue where the computers were disconnected from the domain after updating Deep Freeze. (Case No: VUB-615-43745, LDR-390-66208, QIA-774-79104, DDV-560-82460, UHG-288-70272, ZDF-467-71410)
  • Resolved an issue where computers entered into a bootloop. (Case No: UKC-375-35031, FQJ-724-51038, TXW-698-36057, URZ-752-85830, FQJ-724-51038, MZU-556-89185, YKG-914-90594, ROE-988-11484)
  • Resolved an issue where the Deep Freeze Console crashed if there were older Deep Freeze Clients in the Available Configuration node and the Deep Freeze configuration was modified. (Case No: SWE-156-11091, UOV-543-40317, ENS-128-37659)

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.22.220.4800 (Mar 30, 2015)

  • Fixes:
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze workstations were randomly displayed as offline when the service terminated unexpectedly.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Console gave wrong status of Anti-Virus when the computers were powered off.

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.21.220.4760 (Mar 30, 2015)

  • Fixes:
  • Resolved an issue where the computer hung when External USB 3.0 drive was plugged when Deep Freeze was installed.
  • Resolved an issue where computers lose connection to console due to Deep Freeze Service application crash.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze causes blue screen when Thawed on Windows Embedded.
  • Resolved an issue where the Deep Freeze Console password got reset when upgrading to the next version.

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.20.220.4750 (Mar 30, 2015)

  • New Features and Enhancements:
  • New Modern Look - view the Enterprise Console in a cooler, more modern look. Navigate to View > Modern Look in the top toolbar.
  • Dynamically Filtered Groups - In addition to filtering by Workstation Name, filter with 10 more options like Version, Status, Login Name etc. Advanced users can even use regular expressions.
  • Remote Launch - run existing applications on selected workstations using your Enterprise Console. Applications will run in the background (using a system account without user interaction). Optionally include command line parameters.
  • Push and Launch - send and run applications on selected workstations using your Enterprise Console. Send up to a 50MB file (.exe or .msi) to workstations. Optionally include command line parameters.
  • Format ThawSpace - format ThawSpace(s) on selected workstations with just one click from the Enterprise Console.
  • View Select Columns - hide unwanted columns. Navigate to View > Columns in the top toolbar.
  • Select by Status - the console summary at the bottom left of the Enterprise Console is now clickable. Clicking each status will appropriately select workstations with that status in the current view.
  • Maintenance Countdown Timer - a countdown is displayed to the end-user prior to a Workstation Task if Show Message is selected in the settings.
  • Change Frozen Drive State - update the Frozen Drive settings in the Deep Freeze configuration without requiring a reinstallation. Changes will take effect at next reboot.
  • Touchscreen Hotkey - access the client interface by clicking CTRL-SHIFT-6 or press and hold the Deep Freeze icon in the system tray.
  • Hidden ThawSpace Enhancements - for users using GPOs to hide their drives, select “Honor Group Policy settings for Hidden Drives” under the Drives tab to ensure the ThawSpaces (and other drives) are hidden as expected.
  • Scheduler Enhancements - can now edit existing scheduled tasks and remove workstations from a scheduled task.
  • New System Tray Icon - look out for a bigger/clearer white bear in the system tray.
  • Announcements - new announcement bugel will appear in Enterprise Console to display Faronics alerts or notifications.
  • More Command Line Options - 3 new commands added:
  • /thawed will automatically reboot into a Thawed State after installation
  • /endtaskwill forcibly cancel any ongoing Deep Freeze Tasks on the computer
  • set /clonewill set the Clone Flag for imaging purposes.
  • Console Log Improvements - enhancements include:
  • Log when a computer goes Offline
  • Log more console commands like Run Windows Update and Format ThawSpace
  • Export the log file to a .TXT and .CSV file formats
  • Save logs for 7 days instead of 2 days
  • Rearrangeable and resizable columns.
  • Fixes:
  • Resolved an issue where Hidden ThawSpace were not always becoming visible after changing the status/setting. This happened due to racing conditions when user session starts up.
  • Resolved an issue where Unhandled Exception error messages displayed in Deep Freeze Enterprise Console.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze workstations are not registered in History. Must close network connection to resolve.
  • Resolved an issue where there was no context menu option for deleting workstation from scheduler.
  • Resolved an issue where DFC utility caused hard reboot, when boot Thawed/Frozen/Thawed & Locked.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Console history log may show workstation status duplicating entries with almost same timestamp, when workstation reboots.
  • Resolved an issue where the workstation tasks do not properly display in log file.
  • Resolved an issue where the Launch and Logon into Deep Freeze on the workstation caused a few seconds delay if windows user is non-admin and UAC was enabled.
  • Resolved an issue where Ctrl-A shortcut might not select all workstation in the list.
  • Resolved an issue where switching to Details View mode to List View may show duplicating entries, which will be cleared when switch between nodes.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Console log files do not contain active log history.
  • Resolved an issue in the workstation task scheduler where there was an unclear description of when the task starts.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Console may blank display when adding a big number of workstations to custom group in RDP session.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Console shows “List index out of bounds” error when try to export workstation entries into CSV file.
  • Resolved an issue where switching to “Icons” or “List” mode caused erratic behavior or Console crash in certain scenarios.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Console may hang and needs to be restarted.
  • Resolved an issue where Connect to Cloud button opens an English web page regardless of Console language.
  • Resolved an issue where switching Console views may revert columns custom sort order to default.
  • Resolved an issue where it was not possible to end a maintenance cycle using a configuration update via Deep Freeze Console.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Console does not pass correct values of %%MAC%% and %�VERSION%% tokens via custom action scripts.
  • Resolved an issue where column sorting works only by “Workstations” column after connecting to locally opened Deep Freeze Console using RDP or vise versa.
  • Resolved an issue where installing Deep Freeze with HP Drive Encryption software results in the computer not booting.
  • Resolved an issue where Idle task might randomly trigger on the system when going to sleep or having Intel Active management deployed.
  • Windows Update Task with pre-defined end time quits earlier then expected, if no any outstanding Windows Update detected.
  • Resolved an issue of incorrect “Install” icon in workstation’s context menus.
  • Resolved an issue where Surface Pro 3 workstation hangs during upgrading to next version of Deep Freeze.
  • Resolved an issue where an error message for launching Console installer while Console or Configuration Administrator are running.
  • Some pop-up box titles do not reflect the command name in the Enterprise Console.
  • Deep Freeze Web Relay service for Deep Freeze Cloud Connector may crash when a big number of workstations are reporting to the Console.
  • Resolved an issue where workstations with “Shutdown” status disappear from Schedules.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze scheduled tasks do not work against workstations in Shutdown state.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Console log erratically sorts by time stamp column.
  • Resolved an issue where Configuration Date column may randomly not update, if the Console time is not synchronized with workstation.
  • For Deep Freeze Cloud, resolved an issue where old version of Cloud Agent is installed on Deep Freeze workstation even the new version of Cloud Agent is available.
  • Resolved an issue where the sequence of columns in the Deep Freeze Console log is not saved.
  • Resolved an issue where the Console Scheduled task properties incorrectly represent “&” character in task name.
  • Resolved an issue where RDX files in default path were not upgraded during Deep Freeze Enterprise Console upgrade.

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.12.220.4650 (Mar 30, 2015)

  • New Features and Enhancements:
  • Deep Freeze Cloud Connector - Current customers will see a new cloud button in the Enterprise Console toolbar once a registered license key is entered. Click this button to connect your console to deepfreeze.com. Deep Freeze Cloud Connector is a web-based, add-on subscription service for Deep Freeze Enterprise customers to evaluate and purchase.
  • Fixes:
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Enterprise Console did not show the configuration date and file information for older version clients until they were upgraded to the matching version.
  • Resolved an issue where List out of bounds error appeared in Deep Freeze Enterprise Console.

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.11.220.4630 (Mar 30, 2015)

  • New Features and Enhancements:
  • Login Name Column - A new column showing the logged in user is now available in Deep Freeze Console.
  • Gracefully End Windows Update Task - Windows Update Tasks will now end more gracefully when executed from Deep Freeze Console. Any ongoing installation (of Service Pack or other files) will be finalized before the task will end. Any further installations will be aborted.
  • Fixes:
  • Resolved a security issue that could result in the user accessing Deep Freeze without authorization.
  • Resolved an issue where the Uninstall (Leave Seed) option does not remove DFC.exe utility from workstation.
  • Resolved an issue where the Scheduled Tasks are still executed on the workstation, which has connected to another port.
  • Resolved a usability issue where the Update Workstation Tasks dialog was not intuitive.
  • Resolved an issue when attempting to create a remote port connection with an existing name.
  • Resolved an issue preventing Deep Freeze from running third-party updates during Windows Update tasks where WSUS is configured.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Windows Update Workstation task entered a Windows Update loop
  • Resolved an issue where the computer hangs when P2 PCIE Card reader is attached.
  • Resolved an issue where the Configuration Administrator did not read RDX or EXE files created with an older version of Configuration Administrator.
  • Resolved an issue where the Operating System column remains blank on the console until upgrading the client to the matched version.
  • Resolved an issue where Update 1 (KB2919355) for Windows 8.1 was failing during Deep Freeze Windows Update Task with Windows Update Cache enabled.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Server service prevents Windows 2003 Server from entering sleep mode.
  • Resolved an issue where the Deep Freeze workstation frequently sends status to Faronics Core creating high CPU usage and problem with status update.

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 8.10.270.4600 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • New Features and Enhancements:
  • Support for Windows 8.1
  • Upgrade During Installation
  • Automatically upgrade the Enterprise Console, Configuration Administrator, and Deep Freeze install/configuration files (under the Install Programs folder) during installation.
  • Support for Brazilian Portuguese
  • Fixes:
  • 8183 Resolved an issue where the Deep Freeze Console displayed wrong information in its columns when connecting through RDP.
  • Resolved an issue where the console column width was not adjustable easily if column was hidden.
  • Resolved an issue where it was not possible to install Anti-Virus on the Enterprise Console computer in LAN mode.
  • Resolved an issue where the Customized Deep Freeze Console became inaccessible when minimizing OTP password prompt at the Console startup.
  • Resolved an issue where the Deep Freeze Enterprise Console did not update availability of contextual commands against selected workstation(s).
  • Resolved an issue where the message “Please Wait” was not translated for supported languages.
  • Downloading of Anti-Virus installer in Deep Freeze 7.72 displays ‘Downloading Faronics Anti-Virus’ twice.
  • Resolved an issue where the Deep Freeze icon on the task bar is not removed when minimizing the console to the system tray.
  • Resolved an issue where updating Deep Freeze Enterprise erased Anti-Virus license key in Enterprise Console.
  • Resolved an issue where if the exit option Minimize to System Tray option is used, the Deep Freeze icon appears in the Start Bar and System Tray.
  • Resolved an issue where the Scheduler node shows items not applicable in its context menus right after adding a new task.
  • Resolved an issue where upgrading to Deep Freeze 8 deletes Faronics Anti-Virus Files.
  • Resolved an issue where full updates from the Enterprise Console caused the workstation to lock up.
  • Resolved an issue on the Chinese system when installing Deep Freeze using available configuration, the Deep Freeze workstation UI is displayed in English.
  • Resolved an issue on Windows XP Systems: Blank Message is displayed while uninstall Deep Freeze Console from Add/Remove programs by a non-admin user.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Enterprise Console version 7.72 was unable to uninstall Anti-Virus 3.40 client from workstations.

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 7.72.220.4535 (Apr 25, 2014)

  • Fixes:
  • On 64-bit Windows Vista systems: Resolved an issue where the Deep Freeze Service crashed while uninstalling Deep Freeze Client through the Deep Freeze Console.
  • Resolved an issue which caused boot loops when applying configuration changes on the workstations while the Windows Update task is running.
  • On Windows XP systems: Resolved an issue where the remote Deep Freeze actions do not start if the Windows screensaver was active during logon.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Enterprise did not report properly with Faronics Core Console.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze tasks timeout when run from Faronics Core Console.
  • On Windows 8 systems: Resolved an issue where the upgrade from Windows 8 to 8.1 failed where Windows Update caching was enabled.
  • On Windows 8 systems: Resolved an issue where installing Deep Freeze Client/Seed failed.
  • On Windows 8 systems: Resolved an issue where AncillaryDev key disappears after upgrading Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, resulting in failed uninstallation process.
  • On Windows 8.1 systems: Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Service crashes while uninstalling Deep Freeze Client or Seed from the Deep Freeze Console.
  • Resolved an issue where the touch screen did not re-enable after finishing workstation task on Microsoft Surface device.
  • Resolved an issue where the error message that appears when applying a old RDX File was incorrect.
  • Resolved an issue where the Console column width was not adjustable easily if column was hidden.
  • Resolved an issue where the titles of the dialogs during Console uninstall did not match the product name.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Enterprise Console 7.1 did not honor Regional Settings for dates.
  • Resolved a cosmetic issue on Windows Update on demand dialog.
  • Resolved a cosmetic issue in Configuration Administrator (in French version).
  • On Windows 8.1 RTM: Resolved an issue where the Fast Startup option failed to turn off while installing Deep Freeze.
  • On Windows 8 and 8.1 systems: Resolved an issue where the Operating System column does not differentiate Windows 8 and 8.1 operating systems.
  • Deep Freeze workstations do not appear under Deep Freeze Configuration node, if the Deep Freeze configuration was created before Console upgrade.

New in Deep Freeze Server Enterprise 7.71.270.4499 (Oct 12, 2013)

  • New Features:
  • Deep Freeze notification messages are now displayed on all active user sessions on Remote Desktop Server (Windows Terminal Server) and Windows Multipoint Server. This feature is not supported on Windows Server 2012 and Windows Multipoint Server 2012.
  • Fixes:
  • Resolved an issue where sysprep assigns a drive letter to Deep Freeze Mounted folders (for example, StorageSpace, SoftwareDistribution, and FAVEData).
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze installed incorrectly on Session 0.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze service reported an invalid current state 0 in the Windows Event Log. (Case No: YOC-456-50071)
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Configuration Administrator or Deep Freeze Client allowed setting the port to 0.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Administrator failed to launch on 64-bit systems with SQL Server installed.
  • Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze server service disconnected or crashed. (Case No: DOU-628-50853)
  • Resolved an issue where the network traffic running very high in LAN mode when workstation attempted to connect to the server service. (Case No: GAH-226-25558)
  • Resolved an issue where ThawSpace created with Deep Freeze 6.2 and below disappears when upgrading to a version 7.5 or higher. (Case No: FYH-634-60552)