Deep Freeze 8.63 Patch 'link' -
Before updating the Enterprise Console, back up your Deep Freeze Console database files ( FRZState2k.def ) and any custom configuration profiles ( .rdx files).
Before applying any patch, document your existing Deep Freeze configuration, including thawed drives, thawspace allocations, password settings, and scheduled maintenance windows. This documentation serves as a reference point should the patch require reconfiguration or should troubleshooting become necessary.
Before applying any patch, the system must be placed into Thawed mode to permit changes to the protected partition. This can be done locally (by holding the Shift key during boot and entering the Deep Freeze password) or remotely via the Enterprise Console.
Always test patches in a non-production lab environment before wide deployment. For full release notes, consult Faronics Knowledge Base article KB-863-PATCH. Deep Freeze 8.63 Patch
Select target workstations → Right-click → "Boot Thawed" → Select "Boot Thawed once" or "Boot Thawed until..." (set for 2 hours).
Detailed release notes can be found on the Faronics Enterprise Release Notes and Standard Release Notes pages. Deep Freeze Server Standard Release Notes - Faronics
:: Check exit code if %errorlevel% equ 0 ( echo Patch installed successfully. ) else ( echo Error %errorlevel% - check %temp%\DFPatch.log ) Before updating the Enterprise Console, back up your
Running a mix of Deep Freeze versions across a network can lead to compatibility problems, particularly with the Enterprise Console. Older clients may not be fully visible or manageable from newer consoles, as seen with the 8.71 console’s inability to see activation status for 8.63 clients. Strive to keep all workstations and the management console on the same major version to avoid administrative headaches.
@echo off :: Silent patch install for Deep Freeze 8.63 :: Run as SYSTEM or Admin
resolved a critical boot problem: Deep Freeze workstations were unable to boot into a Frozen state when the Windows Update system history contained permanent entries with Staged status. This fix ensured that Windows Update tasks no longer interfered with Deep Freeze’s boot-time integrity checks, enabling organizations to maintain both automated patching and system protection. Before applying any patch, the system must be
Select or Install Client using the newly generated 8.63 workstation installer.
: Deep Freeze workstations now support Modern Standby , Hibernation , and Fast Startup , which helps improve battery life and energy efficiency on compatible systems.
Deep Freeze is a registered trademark of Faronics Corporation. This article is for informational purposes and is not an official Faronics document. Always verify patches against your specific hardware configuration.
