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.
| Issue | Status | Workaround | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Under review | Disable BitLocker on the system drive before installing 8.63, then re-enable. The patch improves compatibility but does not resolve 100% of scenarios with TPM 2.0. | | Windows Defender Exclusions reset | Patched in hotfix | Manually re-add C:\Program Files\Faronics\Deep Freeze\* to Defender exclusions after patching. | | Mac Agent incompatibility | Not applicable | Deep Freeze 8.63 is Windows-only. Mac users remain on version 7.x or Cloud variant. | | Console connection via IPv6 | Partial fix | Use hostnames or IPv4 addresses for reliable wake/push. | Step-by-Step: Safely Applying the Deep Freeze 8.63 Patch to a Production Lab To avoid data loss or a "Frozen disaster," follow this rigorous procedure: Deep Freeze 8.63 Patch
Select target workstations → Right-click → "Boot Thawed" → Select "Boot Thawed once" or "Boot Thawed until..." (set for 2 hours). Deep Freeze is a registered trademark of Faronics
Publication Date: October 2023 – Present Product Line: Faronics Deep Freeze Enterprise / Server / Cloud Introduction: Why the Deep Freeze 8.63 Patch Matters In the world of endpoint management, Faronics Deep Freeze remains the gold standard for "reboot-to-restore" technology. From libraries and school computer labs to point-of-sale (POS) systems and kiosks, Deep Freeze ensures that no unauthorized or malicious change persists beyond a system restart. | Issue | Status | Workaround | |
Install a harmless test file to the desktop → Reboot → Verify the file is removed. Test a scheduled Thaw task to confirm the schedule is not corrupted. Why Is There No "Deep Freeze 9.0" Yet? Many admins wonder, "Why patch 8.63 instead of moving to version 9?" Faronics has explicitly stated that Deep Freeze 9.0 is in development, but the legacy 8.x codebase remains the most stable for Windows environments that require FIPS compliance or legacy driver support. Deep Freeze 8.63 is likely the final major release in the 8.x line , acting as the long-term servicing branch (LTSB) until 2025.