Faronics Deep Freeze Standard V8.71.020.5734 ... -
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. Faronics Deep Freeze Standard v8.71.020.5734 ...
Deep Freeze has three operational states:
| Mode | Behavior | |------|----------| | Frozen | Changes discarded on reboot | | Thawed | Changes persist (manual or scheduled) | | Thawed on reboot (maintenance) | Auto-refreeze after reboot | If this version exists internally: To upgrade:
If you need to install a new program or run Windows Updates, you must put the computer into a "Thawed" state first.
To remove Deep Freeze, you cannot simply delete the program files. You must: Important: Deep Freeze seeds (
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.
Always download from the official Faronics website or authorized resellers. Avoid warez or cracked versions — they often contain boot-sector viruses that Deep Freeze itself cannot protect against (since they run before Deep Freeze loads).
For version 8.71.020.5734, check your Faronics license portal or contact support to confirm the exact build number.