All Deep Freeze Reviews
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James
Higher Education, 51 - 200 employees
Used unspecified
OVERALL RATING:
4
Reviewed February 2024
Going Strong For 20 years.
Roldan
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2022
Dee Freeze - now and forever!
Fantastic! As I have said, it just one of the couple of software I distinctly like. It has neve failed me ever since. The peace of mind it gives you is priceless. I can't imagine don't having it on my PC or laptop with the kind of dynamic job I'm having. I can fool around with software without worries because I know the system is already been preserved.
PROS- The best feature of the best with Deep Freeze is it's capability to segregate a copy of your boot drive or your drive c and make it solid secure. I mean, whatever you do with your boot drive - put malware in it, delete files, save files in it or even put in upside down - one quick restart will do the trick.- This is one of the couple of software I avidly use in the whole wide universe. The other one is Registry Easy (now defunct - hoping they'll be back soon). Deep Freeze has been solidly been by my side ever since. And it's been ever since that I haven't had any corrupted boot drive in m PC. Imagine the peace of mind it does.- I can install any form of software even malware laden ones for testing and I don't have to worry since the boot drive where I have installed the test software in safe and sound.- It also gives you allowance to allocate thawed state in the same directory where you have frozen. In cases where you need to install software you need to retain.- And the best thing about this is it is so affordable. Best bang for the buck. So far, it hasn't subscribe yet to the current trend where most software are acquired through subscription basis. You can buy the software and own it for a lifetime.
CONS- Of course, if you happened to save a file inadvertently on a frozen drive and you happened to restart it, then Deep Freeze is unforgiving - you won't be able to recover it. In my case, I am well aware of this.- Now, if you happened to uninstall Deep Freeze improperly, you'll run into danger that it will corrupt your entire boot drive. Deep Freeze cannot be uninstalled customarily via Control Panel, you need to use the app itself to uninstall it.
Reason for choosing Deep Freeze
I don't have any alternative to Deep Freeze. I guess it's one of it's kind. I have tried other years and years ago, but I haven't remembered them already. So, yes. Deep Freeze is the only alternative.
David
Verified reviewer
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2018
This program is practically essential in my day to day.
It helps me not have to worry about the things they download or the bad configurations that users run on computers.
PROSThe advantages are many. The most basic are; The restoration of the hard disk to the state in which it was before the use of the users, the selection of the discs that you want to freeze and those that do not. As also more complicated things from the server interface; as the execution of batch files customizable from the server and applicable to each machine remotely. It also has a calendar to decide that way, when you want to run a batch file, update windows or "thawed locked" (useful for updating software without worrying about someone else using the computer and deconfiguring it). Without forgetting the availability of "wake on lan" without having to write the MAC of each machine manually, useful when you have many computers. I use batch files personally to keep programs and applications updated at all times.
CONSThe only important disadvantage I find is having to place a user and a password to run programs on computers remotely, which is not necessary with other software (not for the same purposes as deep freeze).
John
Verified reviewer
Education Management, 10,000+ employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed April 2019
Very useful for computer protection
We used Deep Freeze to protect the school computers from careless student use but discontinued its use with time.
PROSDeepfreeze can protect your computer from pretty much anything that a careless use could do to it. A simple restart takes care even of serious issues such as a virus.
CONSAs good as Deep Freeze it has some glaring problems. Many users simply leave the computer on to avoid having to reinstall the programs they want. Also, many viruses and malware simply steal information today against which there is no protection.
Paul
Verified reviewer
Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed March 2019
Deep Freeze Works
I am using this product to manage 120 Patron used Windows PC's in a Public Library environment and in doing so each time a Patron ends their session and logs off of the PC is reboots and with Deep Freeze installed the reboot insures that all of that Patrons data and logon information and web page data is deleted giving the next Patron a fresh PC to start with. I can select all the PC's at the same time and tell Deep Freeze to perform Windows Updates on all PC's and that's all.. they're done!!!
PROSDeep Freeze Installs quickly and easily and performs effectively. It allows a single mouse click to cause a PC to reboot in a "thawed" state then install Windows updates and after it's finished updates it reboots the PC "frozen" and all with one selection.
CONSDeep Freeze allows you to "push" software installations to a frozen PC BUT only if it meets the file size limitation. This limitation makes it a bit difficult because you have to pick and choose..
Sagar
Verified reviewer
Insurance, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2018
Protect your assets
I used to run cybercafe and one most critical problem we all cyber-cafe owners faced that corruption of Operating System due to viruses, threats, improper use of system. Then I came across this software Deep Freeze and suddenly it solved all of my problems. All I had to do just freeze drive where operating system in installed and forget it. Whatever viruses came and tampered the system or corruption due to customer's bad use of the system, just disappears after you restart the system. It was like magic and everyone soon followed my trend to use this software. I no longer run cybercafe (since they ran out of business), but I still use this software in our small business office to protect my investments and it still works it magic.
PROSProtects your systems against threats, data corruption, system failures and prolongs its life. Very easy to implement and use. Set it and forget it.
CONSNone. Its fairly easy to use, easy to implement.
Anonymous
5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2019
Deep Freeze saves my company from viruses and user mistakes
My company supports a lot of computers and has a lot of users. The fact that Deep Freeze keeps every single computer the same, all the time, is a blessing for the PC technician. Deep Freeze saves us from OS issues and frees us up to work on hardware issues.
PROSDeep Freeze freezes my computers settings and configurations so that unauthorized changes from a user or virus cannot damage the system. It stops users from installing unapproved software as well and if something does get installed, a simple restart will restore the computer back to the same as the day it was imaged. Very handy and saves a lot of headaches.
CONSEase of changing the computer means you have to thaw the Deep Freeze client so changes can be made. It is a somewhat time consuming process to wait for PC restarts.
Jerred
Verified reviewer
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2018
Deep Freeze is great for computers in a public space
I employ Deep Freeze on computers that are used by middle school and high school students. They download all sorts of bloatware, so it's great to be able to use Deep Freeze to make sure the computers stay in good shape week to week. I have yet to get any viruses while using Deep Freeze. They also "hide" the software, so a typical user has no clue that it's being used. This helps with people "thawing" Deep Freeze.
CONSI wish Deep Freeze would allow for regular Windows updates without unthawing. Really, this is a minor complaint. To update the computer, you "unthaw" by restarting, and then you can update any software. So, it just takes a few computer restarts and you're done.
James
Verified reviewer
Higher Education, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2023
A fresh pc after every reboot
Once the management console was installed and seeds configured, the deployment was very smooth and painless. Keeping computers in the original configuration is a great timesaver.
CONSNew OS releases can cause some issues but Faronics has always been able to resolve with point releases.
Mark
Verified reviewer
Higher Education, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2017
Long time user that finds a lot of value in the tool
It freezes our computer image to a pristine state. One reboot it sets things back to the way they are supposed to be. Each morning we apply updates, reboot and have our public computing ready to go.
PROSThis software keeps us safe and gives us a stable and clean environment for our computers. As a result it gives us a lot of flexibility of where and how we present computers to the public.
CONSWe have had software conflicts over the years deepfreeze and other software packages. They have always worked through them, but it has taken a lot of work.
Dr. Jayant
Verified reviewer
Education Management, 201-500 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2020
Deep Freeze is very useful software for restoring the PC data and keep PC clean.
I have installed the Deep Freeze at my workstation PC. It prevent from viruses and keeps PC clean.
PROSDeep Freeze is very useful software for restoring the PC data. When we shut down the PC, Deep Freeze restore the data in the PC.
CONSSome times If we forget to store the useful file or data for the day, Deep Freeze remove it from PC when shutting down the PC.
Arcadio
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2018
My PC free of viruses and junk files, always like new.
Deep freeze allows me to freeze the hard drive so that you work normally with it (I create and delete files, install and remove programs, modify the appearance of the desktop) but when I restart the PC again, no change will have any effect. This is a great advantage because it allows me to have the PC without viruses, malicious programs, junk files, and I find it more useful on the PC used by the whole family in the reading room of the house.
CONSWe must be very careful if I unfreeze the PC to install something or make some change to the operating system, and then we forget to refreeze, this would be a danger to my younger siblings who are always playing and browsing the PC at home.
Brian
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2018
Problably the best software invented for admin public computer ! Really practical for public user !!
Now i can use my time to arrange real problem, not virus or othing promblem on public computer !
PROSThe best thing it's when you install it , this software freeze the computer and when you restart it's like you never use it, if user got a virus or a malware you restart it and it gone !!!before we use Deep freeze, each day i havent to reinstall 2 or 3 computer now it's happen only each month due to other issue.
CONSHonestly, the only thing you need to check it's the setting you give to the software, be sure to allow a good time for windows update if you dont do that , windows dont have the time to make the update and often you got bluescreen, pay attention to that .
Jose
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2018
495/5000 Ideal to maintain a controlled environment in the office free of viruses and Trojans
Ideal to maintain a controlled environment in the office free of viruses and Trojans It is a light software and easy installation, it allows me to 'freeze' the state of the computer, so that, every time the machine is restarted, it will return to the state of its start. Through the implementation of this program you can reduce the number of incidents due to virus attacks.
CONSThrough the use I have with this application I do not see anything negative, although care must be taken to unfreeze the PC to make changes and we can not forget freeze again.
Anonymous
51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed August 2018
Great product for secure PCs
Deep Freeze allowed us to secure our lab PCs from unwanted changes. It also allowed us to utilize the cloud features for some remote management.
PROSDeeFreeze prevented unwanted installation of software onto our lab PCs. If any changes were made, all we need to do is reboot the machine in order to go back to the original state. They also made it very easy to add software if needed. The cloud solutions they offered worked very well.
CONSThe on prem Control Center was a little outdated and clunky to use. Sometimes machines would not respond or pull software down.
Adam
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2017
A Must Have for Any K12 Institution
DeepFreeze has the simplest management interface and maintenance of any software we use. We are able to keep our computer labs in a consistent state which has allowed us to properly support the software installed in the labs.
CONSDeepFreeze has evolved over the years and we really cannot find anything we do not like about it at this time.
William
Education Management, 501-1,000 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2020
Faronics Deep Freeze
Deep Freeze is a great tool that we utilize to not allow students to make changes to computers. It has been a great benefit for our MIS Dept.
PROSThe thing I like most about this product is the new Server interface that allows me to unfreeze computer labs all at the same time, instead of one by one. This saves lots of time when trying to make updates to computers.
CONSThe thing I like least about Faronics Deep Freeze is that it sometimes causes issues with computers during startup. If there is a Windows update, it will someone go into an infinite loop and never get to the startup screen. However, with the new version of Deep Freeze, we haven't had this issue.
Luis
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2018
PC free of viruses, Trojans and junk documents
With Deep Freeze I can freeze the hard drive so that you normally work with it (create and delete files, install and uninstall programs, modify the appearance of the desktop, etc.) but when you boot again, no change has taken effect, that is: hard drive will have exactly the same content as at the beginning. This feature is very good when the PC is shared by many people in the laboratory or workplace.
CONSThe only drawback is the activation and deactivation mechanisms to make some change, if you unfreeze the PC and then you forget, you will be in trouble.
Juan
Program Development, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2018
freezes your entire hard drive of your choice, so that anyone cannot make changes
the software gives you to choose the partitions you want to freeze, if you want all or not, after having installed it gives you a password
PROSDo not have to think or worry about installing antivirus since being frozen the viruses will no longer be, to think that your PC will be more protected as the first day is a great advantage
CONSif you start working or download files or install programs, or if you want to save pages in my favorites, etc, and did not thaw it before, unfortunately everything you save or install or modify on the disk that you have frozen, will go to the trash.
Jeff
Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2017
We use Deepfreeze to secure our kiosk PC's.
It keeps our environment more secure but deleting unwanted software and removing confidential documents from shared machines from uninformed users.
PROSThe ease of use and the ability to interact with machines via the cloud directly with your phone via the app. I also love that you can keep core apps up to date like chrome but erase other undesired applications upon reboot.
CONSI am not able to list any notable cons at this time. Maybe they can continue to add to the supported application list that can be patched but not erased upon reboot, can't hurt!
Anonymous
1 employee
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2022
Deep Freeze
An easy-to-use program that has a high ability to save the system from viruses that infect the system and restores the device to its previous state as soon as the device is restarted
CONSThere is one thing I did not like, sometimes some viruses can bypass Deep Freeze protection.
Marko
Hospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
2
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed January 2019
Functionality With A Catch
Great when it works and has been properly configured. Getting to that point may take a little work though.
PROSDeep Freeze is great to install on kiosk PCs or any computer that sees a number of different users. If anyone makes any unnecessary changes or infects the PC with malware, a simple reboot will reset the PC to the way it was right before installing the software ("freezing" it).
CONSSetting things up can get a bit complicated, especially when using more advanced features. There has also often been times where the software does not install correctly, forcing you to restart the entire process over. It can also be very difficult to completely remove from a PC without reinstalling the entire OS.
Anonymous
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed May 2018
Deep Freeze, your best option to control your computer
The best thing about this software is the quality and efficiency with which you can control your computer from infections and malicious files, just by restarting your computer as much as you want, thanks to this software
CONSI do not have negative opinions for this software, it has served me very well
Anonymous
11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2022
Fantastic Product
As a nonprofit offering "freecomputers we had to deal with viruses, documents and users "customizing" software. Deep freeze allowed our machines to be returned to a pristine state every midnight!
CONSNone at all, it saved SO MUCH repeated time and effort!
Marcus
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2018
Great way to keep viruses off work computers
Perfect way to keep your office computers clean. I like the fact that you can set a time and the computer will go back to the way it was when you started.