Deep Freeze Standard 9.0.20.5760, released on June 26, 2024, introduces key enhancements focused on security and transparency . The primary updates in this version include: Core Isolation Support
4. Maintenance & Thawed Periods
- Separate Data Partitions (Recommended): When installing Deep Freeze, only freeze the
C:\(System) drive. Leave theD:\(Data) drive Thawed. Instruct users to save all files to theD:\drive. - Deep Freeze Data Igloo: If you only have one partition, you can enable the "Data Igloo" feature in the Deep Freeze configuration. This redirects user folders (Desktop, Documents, Downloads) to a hidden, unfrozen storage space on the same drive.
Password protection and "anti-brute force" mechanisms that reboot the PC after 10 failed attempts. [10, 12] Deployment and Maintenance