Faronics Deep Freeze Standard 8.38.020.4676 Patch [2021]
Faronics Deep Freeze Standard version 8.38.020.4676 was released on October 16, 2017, primarily as a maintenance update focused on system stability and bug fixes. As a "Reboot-to-Restore" solution, it ensures that any changes made to a workstation—whether accidental or malicious—are wiped away upon a simple restart. Key Features of Version 8.38
What's New in Patch 8.38.020.4676?
- Microsoft SCCM (ConfigMgr): The patch fixes a bug where task sequences would fail to detect the frozen state.
- LabStats or other usage tracking: The patch stops false-positive "High Disk I/O" alerts caused by the Deep Freeze overlay.
- Faronics Anti-Executable: When paired with the patched Deep Freeze, the two products no longer race-condition on service startup.
The primary benefit of deploying this patch is the prevention of silent failures. Without it, systems running older builds may experience unexpected crashes during Windows update cycles, leading to increased helpdesk tickets and manual reimaging. The patch reduces "configuration drift" in environments where workstations must remain absolutely identical. Furthermore, the improved boot-time security protects against low-level threats that traditional antivirus might miss, as Deep Freeze’s interception of write commands begins before the operating system fully loads. Faronics Deep Freeze Standard 8.38.020.4676 Patch
- In previous builds, mapped network drives would occasionally “ghost” after a Frozen reboot if the network was unavailable during shutdown. Patch 4676 forces a full refresh of drive mapping status during the pre-boot sequence.
- 100% System Restoration: No matter what a user does—deletes system files, installs malware, changes settings, or fills the drive with junk—a simple reboot restores everything.
- Stealth Mode: The software is invisible to end users when configured correctly, with no system tray icon or hotkey prompts.
- Multiple Drive Support: Protects multiple hard drives or partitions while leaving others thawed.
- Maintenance Periods: Allows administrators to schedule "Thawed" periods to apply Windows updates or new software.