Official procedure: Contact Faronics support with proof of purchase. There is no backdoor—a design feature. Unofficial (not recommended): Boot from a Linux live USB, delete C:\ProgramData\Faronics\DF5\* (this will reset all settings but keep the OS intact). Version 8.60.020.5592 made this significantly harder by encrypting the configuration.

Based on Faronics’ release history, we can expect:

For now, 8.60.020.5592 is the most stable, secure, and feature-rich version available.

Deep Freeze Standard 8.60.020.5592 is a maintenance release in the Deep Freeze 8.x line focused on cloud-driven management enhancements and practical fixes for workstation stability. Below are the key changes, why they matter, and concise guidance for admins and power users.

The system behaves like a normal PC. Every change is permanent. Used only for applying updates, installing software, or removing malware from persistence (rarely needed).

For libraries, hotels, and airport check-in kiosks, the "Latest" build ensures that user data privacy is maintained. Upon reboot, all cached credentials, browser history, and temporary files are wiped.