For IT administrators, applying patch 8.38.020.4676 is not a trivial decision. Unlike standard software where updating is always recommended, updating a frozen environment requires deliberate planning. Administrators must first disable Deep Freeze (enter a "Thawed" state), apply the patch, reboot, and then re-enable the frozen state. Failure to follow this sequence can result in the patch being erased upon the next restart.
Deep Freeze is a kernel-level driver that protects hard drive partitions by redirecting information being written to the hard drive to an allocation table, leaving the original data untouched. When the computer is restarted, the redirected information is no longer referenced, effectively "freezing" the system in a known good configuration. Key Features of Version 8.38.020.4676 Faronics Deep Freeze Standard 8.38.020.4676 Patch
Installation steps (typical)
Post-install verification