WINSelect Standard Release Notes

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Version 8.30.xx.903 (May 2024)

Enhancements:

  • Support for Windows 11
  • Added Windows+G option in the pre-defined list of hotkeys.
  • Ability to block Xbox Game Bar (Windows 10 only).
  • WINSelect now honors the local screensaver setting to display the logon screen on resume.
  • Option to log off Windows users when no session code is entered.
  • Supports disabling RunAs option when Kiosk is enabled.
  • Ability to block browser keys and Caps Lock key

Fixes

24143 Resolved an issue where WINSelect acts like it is enabled even though it is disabled. (Case no. RCZ-234-39106)

47244 Resolved an issue where FAVEAgent.exe crashes when the C: drive is disabled in WINSelect in Windows 10 but not in Windows 7.

47246 On Windows 10 20H2: Resolved an issue where Cortana was still accessible even after ‘Disable Cortana’ setting is applied.

47248 Resolved an issue where some restrictions were being left behind after uninstalling WINSelect.

47250 On Windows 11: Resolved an issue where an auto-launched application window can be resized using snap layouts even when the ‘Always Maintain Fullscreen’ checkbox is checked.

47251 On Windows 11: Resolved an issue where the taskbar setting could be opened even after being disabled in the applied policy.

47252 On Windows 11: Resolved an issue where right-clicking on tiles worked even after ‘Disable right-click on tiles..’ option under Start menu node is enabled.

47253 On Windows 11: Resolved an issue with being unable to hide ‘Task view’ even when the ‘Hide Task View’ setting is applied.

47254 On Windows 11:

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Deep Freeze Enterprise Feature History

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Version 10 (February 2025)

Deep Freeze Enhancements

  • Reporting: Introducing a robust reporting feature within the Enterprise Console, designed to enhance visibility into workstation performance and management. – Customizable Grids: Organize data by dragging column headers, and show or hide specific report types for a tailored view, making report analysis more efficient. – Search and Filter: Use filtering options (e.g., ‘Equals’, ‘Contains’) to locate specific data and refine report content quickly and precisely.
  • Available Reports: – Current Status: Monitor Deep Freeze status and track time in Thawed state. – Actions History: Review actions applied to workstations, including updates and configuration changes. – Security and Compliance: Identify workstations that require updates or have been in a Thawed state for an extended period. – Workstation Utilization: Analyze workstation usage over a chosen period. – Top Thawed & Online Workstations: Identify workstations with the most time in Thawed state or highest uptime. – Recently Offline & Online Workstations: Track workstations that have recently connected to or disconnected from the Console. – Longest Since Admin Action: Highlight workstations with the longest time since the last administrative action. – Anti-Virus Reports: review below Faronics Anti-Virus Enhancements.
  • 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 glance.
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Deep Freeze Server Enterprise Feature History

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Version 10 (February 2025)

Deep Freeze Enhancements

  • Reporting: Introducing a robust reporting feature within the Enterprise Console, designed to enhance visibility into workstation performance and management. – Customizable Grids: Organize data by dragging column headers, and show or hide specific report types for a tailored view, making report analysis more efficient. – Search and Filter: Use filtering options (e.g., ‘Equals’, ‘Contains’) to locate specific data and refine report content quickly and precisely.
  • Available Reports: – Current Status: Monitor Deep Freeze status and track time in Thawed state. – Actions History: Review actions applied to workstations, including updates and configuration changes. – Security and Compliance: Identify workstations that require updates or have been in a Thawed state for an extended period. – Workstation Utilization: Analyze workstation usage over a chosen period. – Top Thawed & Online Workstations: Identify workstations with the most time in Thawed state or highest uptime. – Recently Offline & Online Workstations: Track workstations that have recently connected to or disconnected from the Console. – Longest Since Admin Action: Highlight workstations with the longest time since the last administrative action. – Anti-Virus Reports: review below Faronics Anti-Virus Enhancements.
  • 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 glance.
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Deep Freeze Standard Feature History

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Version 9.0 (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.

 

Version 8.71 (November 29, 2023)

Enhancements

  • Modern Standby & Hibernation Compatibility – Deep Freeze workstations now support Modern Standby, Hibernation, and Fast Startup power options, which can save energy and improve battery life. Requires compatible systems.
  • Deep Freeze Log Files – Automatically back-up Deep Freeze logs on the client side for optimal performance.
  • Manage Virtual Memory – Enable this option during command line installation allows Deep Freeze to manage paging file size to better handle performance issues on workstations with limited RAM.

 

Version 8.61 (June 26, 2020)

New Features for Deep Freeze

  • Support for Latest Boot Camp Deep Freeze supports Boot Camp v6.1.7748 and up.

New Features for Cloud Connector

  • Update WSUS Server Implemented mechanism to forcibly update Windows Update status to WSUS server during Windows Update task.

 

Version 8.60 (January 17, 2020)

Enhancements

Deep Freeze Server Standard Feature History

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Version 9.0 (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.

 

Version 8.71 (November 29, 2023)

 Enhancements

  • Modern Standby & Hibernation Compatibility – Deep Freeze workstations now support Modern Standby, Hibernation, and Fast Startup power options, which can save energy and improve battery life. Requires compatible systems.
  • Deep Freeze Log Files – Automatically back-up Deep Freeze logs on the client side for optimal performance.
  • Manage Virtual Memory – Enable this option during command line installation allows Deep Freeze to manage paging file size to better handle performance issues on workstations with limited RAM.

 

Version 8.61 (June 26, 2020)

New Features

  • Support for Latest Boot Camp Deep Freeze supports Boot Camp v6.1.7748 and up.

 

Version 8.60 (January 17, 2020)

Enhancement