| If you want to… | Action | |----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | Save to a ThawSpace (not Desktop, Documents, or C:). | | Install software or update Windows | Reboot Thawed → Install updates → Reboot Frozen again. | | Remove a virus or unwanted change | Just restart normally – everything is restored. | | Check if Deep Freeze is active | Look for the bear paw icon in system tray. Frozen = paw is blue/closed? (varies by version). |
Deep Freeze is the gold standard for non-persistent computing. It executes its promise flawlessly: deep freeze for windows 10
Microsoft has introduced features that compete with Deep Freeze, but they lack the same robustness: | If you want to… | Action |
If a user deletes the Windows folder or ransomware encrypts the files, a simple reboot fixes the problem entirely. | | Check if Deep Freeze is active