Faronics Deep Freeze Standard — Patch 8.38.020.4676 Summary
Patch: 8.38.020.4676 for Deep Freeze Standard Purpose: Stability, compatibility, and security fixes for Deep Freeze Standard 8.38 branch Impact: Applies to systems running Deep Freeze Standard 8.38.x; requires administrator privileges and a reboot for full effect Risk: Low when installed via official update mechanisms; ensure you have configuration and state backups before applying in production
What’s fixed (high-level)
Resolved a crash condition in the console/service that could occur during configuration synchronization between Management Console and client systems. Fixed an issue where scheduled thaw sessions could fail to start or stop correctly on some Windows builds. Addressed compatibility problems with recent Windows updates that could prevent Deep Freeze from correctly intercepting certain file operations. Improved handling of file system hooks to reduce memory leaks over long uptimes. Corrected an edge-case where user profiles were not preserved when using specific thaw-on-reboot workflows. Minor UI fixes and localization string corrections in the Management Console. Faronics Deep Freeze Standard 8.38.020.4676 Patch
Security
Several stability and memory-handling fixes mitigate potential crash vectors; no separate CVE published for this patch. Recommended to apply to reduce exposure from crash-related exploits.
Prerequisites
Deep Freeze Standard 8.38.x installed (targeting branch 8.38). Administrative account with rights to install/upgrade Deep Freeze components. Management Console and clients should be on compatible versions—update Management Console first if instructed by Faronics release notes. Ensure endpoint AV exclusions and security policies allow the installer to run.
Pre-deployment checklist
Review vendor release notes and KB article for 8.38.020.4676. Backup Deep Freeze configuration and any custom policies. Test the patch on a representative pilot group (e.g., 5–20 machines across OS versions). Confirm rollback plan (how to reinstall prior version or restore configurations). Notify users of expected reboot(s) and schedule during maintenance windows. Faronics Deep Freeze Standard — Patch 8
Installation steps (typical)
Obtain patch from Faronics official update channel or Management Console auto-update. On Management Console (if applicable): verify it detects and distributes the update; approve deployment to target groups. On client endpoints (if manual): run the installer/updater with administrative privileges. Reboot endpoint when prompted to complete service replacement and driver reinitialization. Verify service status: ensure Deep Freeze service is running and clients report healthy in the console. Confirm scheduled thaw/freeze tasks and key workflows operate as expected.