How do Windows Updates get applied to a computer that has Deep Freeze installed?
Deep Freeze must be disabled for updates to be permanently applied. This can be performed in many ways depending on what tools are used to manage the workstations. For Deep Freeze Standard, workstations must be Thawed manually before installing Windows updates. If no management tools are available, Deep Freeze Enterprise can be configured to automatically turn off, install Windows updates, and turn on again through the use of a Scheduled Maintenance period. If a third party patch management tool is in use, Deep Freeze Enterprise can be disabled through the use of a command line control that allows third party applications to turn the protection on or off (Frozen or Thawed) as required. Detailed instructions on configuring Deep Freeze and managing patches, including the use of the command line controls and the Scheduled Maintenance feature of Deep Freeze Enterprise can be found at: http://www.faronics.com/whitepapers/DFEnt_PatchManagement.
