What is Deep Freeze
Introduction:
DeepFreeze is a powerful software solution designed to provide end users with a reliable and efficient way to protect and manage their computer systems. This article serves as a comprehensive guide to help you understand what DeepFreeze does and how it benefits you as an end user.
Overview:
DeepFreeze is a system restore and protection software. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the integrity of your computer's operating system and important files. It achieves this by effectively freezing the system's configuration, preventing any changes made during a session from being permanent.
How DeepFreeze Works:
When DeepFreeze is installed on a computer, it divides the hard drive into two partitions: the Frozen partition and the Thawed partition. The Frozen partition contains the original state of the system, while the Thawed partition allows temporary modifications. By default, the system boots from the Frozen partition, ensuring that any changes made during a session are discarded upon restart.
Key Features:
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System Restore: DeepFreeze allows you to restore your computer to its original state upon every restart, eliminating any software malfunctions, system errors, or undesired changes made by users.
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Malware Protection: DeepFreeze provides an additional layer of security against malware and unauthorized software installations. Since the system reverts to a clean state after each restart, any malware or unwanted programs are automatically removed.
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Preserving System Performance: By reverting changes upon restart, DeepFreeze ensures that your system's performance remains consistent over time. It prevents the accumulation of unnecessary files, software conflicts, and degradation of system resources.
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Centralized Management: DeepFreeze offers centralized management capabilities, enabling system administrators to remotely deploy, configure, and manage DeepFreeze across multiple computers in a network environment.
What is ThawSpace and How Do You Save Files There?
ThawSpace is a dedicated drive for long-term file storage, accessible through File Explorer under This PC.
After clicking on the drive, you’ll see all the files that have been saved.
If you download or create a document and need to move it to ThawSpace, follow the steps below:
1. Navigate to the folder or drive where the file is located. Select your file.
2. Right-click and choose copy.
3. Go to the ThawSpace, right-click within the drive, and choose paste.
4. Your file is now saved to ThawSpace and will be available for future use. Please note that ThawSpace has a size limit of 15GB, and the files stored here are accessible to all users of the device.
For more information on DeepFreeze, please contact ITS by calling (617) 333-2911 during business hours or by emailing support@curry.edu.