Deep Freeze v8.5 Launched - Best Windows SteadyState Alternative

Faronics, a global leader in securing, simplifying and managing multi-user computer environments, announced the official launch of Deep Freeze version 8.5. The latest release includes several enhancements that augment the capability of the Reboot to Restore software for both Windows and Mac users. Version 8.5 also resolves a number of issues logged across operating systems, thus, assuring users of a smoother system restoration experience.

Deep Freeze by Faronics has gained immense popularity in the IT domain as a preferred Microsoft SteadyState replacement, for its ability to preserve desired system configuration through its robust Reboot to restore features. By ensuring complete workstation recovery on restart, it provides 24*7 system availability and reduces system maintenance cost.

This new version of Deep Freeze leverages the pioneering Reboot to Restore technology of Faronics, that allows Windows system administrators to maintain standard system configuration by reverting all malicious and unwanted user changes with each reboot. With the latest release, this reboot to restore solution now allows users to add a “ThawSpace” on the go. Deep Freeze 8.5 does not require to be reinstalled for adding a new ThawSpace. Thawspaces can now be configured any time, and are added with the next Thawed reboot. Deep Freeze, a time machine for PC, now also notifies administrators on new Deep Freeze releases allowing them to review release notes, download new installers, and upgrade automatically through the console.

With the discontinuation of Windows SteadyState, IT professionals managing multi-user systems with latest Windows OS editions often have to engage in complex and time-consuming system restore methods like troubleshooting and reimaging. Depending on the severity of the damage, they also need to rebuild machines continually to bring those back to the functional state. As a potent Windows SteadyState alternative, Deep Freeze restores the Windows systems to its original pristine state with every reboot. It thus simplifies the the job of system maintenance and management for IT personnel, so that they do not have to reimage or rebuild the workstations anymore.

With Deep Freeze 8.5, system administrators will have better visibility on the events occurring on the Windows computing systems. The new version of this Microsoft SteadyState replacement allocates 100 MB space for retaining application, hardware, security, and system event logs. A major enhancement in Deep Freeze 8.5 is its ability to turn off an idle system without waiting for the first keyboard and mouse activity.  The activity is only required for Idle Time Restart to prevent idle devices from restarting repeatedly in case of no activity.

The task scheduler of Deep Freeze has also received major updates on the latest release. Users can now line up as many as five tasks into a single scheduler task. This eliminates the hassle of changing multiple tasks in the midst of crisis. Other new functionalities added to the Scheduler are Remote Launch, Push & Launch, and Format ThawSpace. The console of the latest version simplifies an admin’s job by retaining the last 10 inputs for Remote Launch, Push & Launch, and Send Message. These upgrades to the Enterprise Console promise to further streamline the reboot and restore functionality of Deep Freeze, while allowing IT admins to manage and update their Windows workstations from remote locations.