Deep Freeze Command Line Syntax

 

Deep Freeze has a maximum password limit of 63 characters. If a longer password is entered, the command will not be successful.

Syntax	Description
DFC password /BOOTTHAWED	Restarts computer in a Thawed state; only works on Frozen computers.
DFC password /THAWNEXTBOOT	Sets computer to restart Thawed the next time it restarts; only works on Frozen computers and does not force computer to restart.
DFC password /BOOTFROZEN	Restarts computer into a Frozen state; only works on Thawed computers.
DFC password /FREEZENEXTBOOT	Sets up computer to restart Frozen the next time it restarts; only works on Thawed computers and does not force computer to restart.
DFC get /ISFROZEN	Queries computer if it is Frozen. Returns error level 0 if Thawed. Returns 1 if Frozen.
DFC get /CLONE	Sets the clone flag for the purpose of imaging.
DFC password /CFG=[path] depfrz.rdx	Replaces Deep Freeze configuration information. Works on Thawed or Frozen computers. Password changes are effective immediately. Other changes require restart.
DFC get /version	Displays Deep Freeze version number.
DFC password /UPDATE=[path to installer file]	Sets up computer to restart in a Thawed state and install a Deep Freeze update.
DFC password /LOCK	Disables keyboard and mouse on computer. Works on Frozen or Thawed computer and does not require a restart.
DFC password /UNLOCK	Enables keyboard and mouse on computer. Works on Frozen or Thawed computer and does not require a restart.
DFC password /THAWLOCKNEXTBOOT	Sets up computer to restart in a Thawed state with keyboard and mouse disabled; only works on Frozen computers
DFC password /BOOTTHAWEDNOINPUT	Restarts computer in a Thawed state with keyboard and mouse disabled; only works on Frozen computers
DFC get /LICENSESTATUS	Displays the status of the license and the expiry date of the license (if any). The different possible types of license and the associated return codes are: 111: Unlicensed – Deep Freeze is not licensed and will operate in Evaluation mode for 30 days since installation. 112: Evaluation – Licensed for evaluation with a fixed expiry date. 113: Licensed – Licensed with no expiry date. 114: Expired – The Evaluation period has expired.
DFC get /LICENSETYPE	Displays the status of the license and the expiry date of the license (if any). The different possible types of license and the associated return codes are: 111: None (Unlicensed) – Deep Freeze is not licensed and will operate in Evaluation mode for 30 days since installation. 112: Evaluation – Licensed for evaluation with a fixed expiry date. 113: Standard (Licensed) – Licensed with no expiry date. 114: Not for Resale – Licensed with no expiry date. 115: Subscription 116: Subscription – Evaluation 117: Subscription – Not For Resale
DFC password /LICENSE=licensekey	Changes the License Key. password is the Deep Freeze Administrator password. licensekey is the License Key for Deep Freeze. If there is an error, the following error codes are displayed: 101: The License Key is not valid 102: The License Key provided has already expired.
DFC password /ACTIVATE	Activates the workstation after checking with the Faronics License Activation Server.
DFC get /ACTIVATION	Displays the Deep Freeze license activation status. Returns the following values: 0: Pending activation 1: Active 2: Authorized 3: Deactivated 4: Rogue
DFC password /WU [/UNLOCK] [/NOMSG | /NOMESSAGE] [/THAW]	Windows Updates will be downloaded and installed on the workstation. [/UNLOCK] Optional parameter to enable the Keyboard and Mouse during Windows Update. [/NOMSG | /NOMESSAGE] Optional parameter to suppress all informational/warning messages from Deep Freeze during Windows Update. [/THAW] Optional parameter to return the machine into Thawed State after completion of Windows Update.
DFC password /ENDTASK	Ends the ongoing Workstation Task and reboots into Frozen state. Batch File Task and Thawed Period Task end immediately. Windows Update Task is completed.
DFC password /ENDTASK [/SHUTDOWN]	Ends the ongoing Workstation Task and reboots into Frozen state. Batch File Task and Thawed Period Task end immediately. Windows Update Task is completed. [/SHUTDOWN]Optional parameter to shut down the workstation.
DFC password /FORMATTHAWSPACE	Formats all the ThawSpaces on the workstation. Data stored on the ThawSpaces will be deleted permanently.
DFC password /DELETETHAWSPACE	Deletes all the ThawSpaces on the workstation. Data stored on the ThawSpaces will be deleted permanently.