Version 9.0.070.5760 (June 26, 2024)
Enhancements
- Core Isolation Support: Enhanced compatibility with Windows 10 & 11. Deep Freeze now supports computers with Core Isolation enabled by default, ensuring customers can use this important Windows security functionality.
- DF Local Event Logs: Informative event logging in the local Windows Event Logs. Logs include the state of Deep Freeze (Thawed, Frozen, Locked, in Maintenance), the identity of users changing the status locally, and the source of changes (Console, User, Command Line) for better oversight and transparency.
Fixes
31652 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze workstations experienced boot issues when Virtualization Based Security or Memory Integrity (in Core Isolation settings) was enabled. (Case No. KGE-734-30441, AGS-503-14300)
Known Issues
11387 NTFS Storage Spaces not supported. BSOD occurs on reboot on Windows 8 and higher computers with single or multiple NTFS Storage Spaces.
11425 Announcements are displayed as ‘New’ every time workstation reboots when in Frozen state.
11496 DFInstall.log file does not have error entry, when silently installing workstation with ThawSpaces to be hosted on StorageSpace.
12611 On 64-Bit Systems: Network Drive should not be listed in the drop-down list on ThawSpace configuration page while installing Deep Freeze.
16560 Unable to activate computers that do not have network cards enabled.
18513 Installation of Deep Freeze workstation fails if user login name contains double byte characters.
20074 Installing Deep Freeze on workstations in some circumstances
https://www.faronics.com/en-uk/document-library/document/deep-freeze-server-standard-release-notesDeep Freeze Standard Release Notes
Version 9.0.020.5760 (June 26, 2024)
Enhancements
- Core Isolation Support: Enhanced compatibility with Windows 10 & 11. Deep Freeze now supports computers with Core Isolation enabled by default, ensuring customers can use this important Windows security functionality.
- DF Local Event Logs: Informative event logging in the local Windows Event Logs. Logs include the state of Deep Freeze (Thawed, Frozen, Locked, in Maintenance), the identity of users changing the status locally, and the source of changes (Console, User, Command Line) for better oversight and transparency.
Fixes
31652 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze workstations experienced boot issues when Virtualization Based Security or Memory Integrity (in Core Isolation settings) was enabled. (Case No. KGE-734-30441, AGS-503-14300)
Known Issues
11387 NTFS Storage Spaces not supported. BSOD occurs on reboot on Windows 8 and higher computers with single or multiple NTFS Storage Spaces.
11425 Announcements are displayed as ‘New’ every time workstation reboots when in Frozen state.
11496 DFInstall.log file does not have error entry, when silently installing workstation with ThawSpaces to be hosted on StorageSpace.
12611 On 64-Bit Systems: Network Drive should not be listed in the drop-down list on ThawSpace configuration page while installing Deep Freeze.
16560 Unable to activate computers that do not have network cards enabled.
18513 Installation of Deep Freeze workstation fails if user login name contains double byte characters.
20074 Installing Deep Freeze on workstations in some
https://www.faronics.com/en-uk/document-library/document/deep-freeze-standard-release-notesFaronics Anti-Virus for Deep Freeze Enterprise Release Notes
February 10, 2025
The following enhancements are available upon upgrading the Enterprise Console to version 10.10 or later.
- Anti-Virus Reporting: Introducing comprehensive reporting for Faronics Anti-Virus within the Enterprise Console, allowing administrators to gain critical insights into antivirus status and activity across workstations.
- Customizable Grids: Arrange data by dragging column headers, and show or hide specific report types for a personalized view, making it easier to analyze antivirus reports.
- Search and Filter: Use advanced filtering options (e.g., ‘Equals’, ‘Contains’) to locate specific antivirus data and streamline report content quickly and accurately.
- Available Anti-Virus Reports:
- Anti-Virus Definition Update Status: Monitor antivirus definition update activity to ensure all workstations are current and protected.
- Anti-Virus Status: Get an overview of each workstation’s antivirus protection status, active protection, and firewall status.
- Anti-Virus Compliance and Threat History: Track the number of threats detected and view historical compliance data for detailed insights into security status.
- Anti-Virus Scan History: Review details of past antivirus scans, including the last scan date, for each workstation.
- Anti-Virus Quarantine: View information on quarantined items to manage threats effectively and ensure that all risks are contained.
- Tags: Easily categorize workstations by applying custom tags, such as department names or functions. Quickly find related items through tag-based browsing and search, improving organization and asset tracking.
- Notes: Add detailed notes to individual workstations for context and additional information, helping administrators keep comprehensive records and ensuring that essential details are visible at a https://www.faronics.com/en-uk/document-library/document/faronics-anti-virus-deep-freeze-enterprise-release-notes
Faronics Core Release Notes
Version 4.21.2100.4036 (October 15, 2024)
New Features:
- Faronics Core support for Core Isolation
Known Issues
44746 When Windows Task update fails due to invalid WSUS server address or WSUS unreachable, correct reason for failure is not displayed.
44745 In certain conditions, recurring scheduled task fails to execute.
44447 Unable to remotely connect to workstation joined through domain if “Remote connect to workstation by name” is selected.
44461 Temporary copies of remote launch files are not deleted after Core Agent uninstallation.
44460 Remote launch task with PowerShell script is displayed as executed even if the script is actually not executed on computer.
44387 After editing scheduled tasks, the scheduled tasks get executed according to both old and new schedules.
44376 Error “The specified user doesn’t have sufficient privileges to execute the file” is displayed when trying to perform remote launch action even with Admin privileges.
Version 4.20.2100.4034 (April 3, 2023)
New Features:
- Support for Windows 11
- Support for TLS 1.2
- Support for SQL 2019 and later
Note: Faronics Core will no longer support Windows XP or Windows Server 2003.
Fixes
44633 Resolved an issue where Faronics Core remained in the initializing phase and was unable to connect to SQL instance. (CN28752)
36928 Resolved an issue with being unable to use Faronics Core after older versions of TLS were disabled. (Case No: AWQ-703-21334, VPX-560-12310, CQM-438-53420)
31655 Resolved an issue with being unable to install Faronics Core due to lack of SQL 2019 / Server
https://www.faronics.com/en-uk/document-library/document/faronics-core-release-notesFaronics Data Igloo Release Notes
Version 2.33.x.484 (September 11, 2024)
Enhancements
- Supports longer file path (exceeding 260 characters)
Fixes
46677 Resolved an issue where Data Igloo User Profile redirection caused user profile corruption, resulting in the user being unable to log in to the computer. (CN# 504597)
46899 Resolved an issue where Folder Redirection failed when trying to redirect a folder where the source folder path had more than 260 characters in length.
Known Issues
9019 Data Igloo error messages can become hidden behind the program window (Case No. EBT-482-54871).
9557 Data Igloo does not set correct permissions on folder redirection for Registry data.
10323 Data Igloo fails to redirect user profile or folder if there are any OneDrive smart files which do not have their local copies.
19146 Data Igloo does not delete ‘Public’ and ‘Default’ user profiles from system default location when the new user profile is redirected.
19956 Unchecking ‘Redirect any newly created profiles to:’ option fails to revert user profiles to default location on Windows 8 and Windows 10.
Version 2.32.x.470 (July 24, 2019)
New Feature:
- Public and Default Profile Redirection: Ability to redirect Public and Default Profiles to a ThawSpace or different partition. To enable this feature, check the ‘Redirect Public and Default profile’ checkbox.
Fixes
26150 Resolved an issue with Bloomberg Terminal not retaining activation data when the system is configured to retain the appropriate registry keys. (Case No. GMJ-246-21313, GFH-822-83420, UIG-458-66889, JVX-454-34860)
26524 Resolved an issue where Data Igloo did not retain
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