| | Supported Versions | Status | | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- | | Deep Freeze Enterprise | 5.x, 6.x, 7.x, 8.22, 8.31.x (some reports indicate support up to 8.31.x but not later) | Fully Supported | | Deep Freeze Standard | 5.x, 6.x, 7.x, 7.72 | Fully Supported | | Deep Freeze Standard | 8.x | Not Supported | | Deep Freeze Enterprise | 8.63 and above | Partial/Unverified | | Deep Freeze Mac | All | Not Supported | | Deep Freeze Cloud | All | Not Supported |

: Launch the Deep Freeze login dialog on the workstation (use CTRL+SHIFT+ALT+F6 Shift + Double-click the icon) to find your version number. Run Meltdown For Enterprise v8.x meltdown.exe

Go into the BIOS/UEFI and set the system clock forward by 60 or more days. This may cause the trial to expire, forcing the system into a state where it may allow reconfiguration, though it may also render the OS unbootable if not done carefully. What Does NOT Work: Debunking Myths

Go to your Deep Freeze Enterprise Console . Navigate to Tools > One-Time Passwords .

The process doesn't have to be daunting. With the right tools and a cautious approach, you can regain access to your system efficiently. Always prioritize system security while taking measures to ensure that you're prepared for potential password recovery scenarios.

Open your central Deep Freeze Enterprise Console or Configuration Administrator on your management server.

Reboot into Windows. The driver will often fail to initialize, allowing you to run the installer to "Uninstall." 3. The "Meltdown" Last Resort: Re-Imaging

Enter your BIOS/UEFI settings during startup. Change the system date to at least ten years in the future or ten years in the past .

: Use the generated password in the Deep Freeze login window to gain access and "Thaw" the machine. Alternative Verified Recovery Methods

The console will display a secondary alphanumeric key, which serves as a valid temporary password for that specific workstation session. Step 3: Thaw and Reconfigure

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: Launch the Deep Freeze login dialog on the workstation (use CTRL+SHIFT+ALT+F6 Shift + Double-click the icon) to find your version number. Run Meltdown For Enterprise v8.x meltdown.exe

Go to your Deep Freeze Enterprise Console . Navigate to Tools > One-Time Passwords .

Open your central Deep Freeze Enterprise Console or Configuration Administrator on your management server.

Reboot into Windows. The driver will often fail to initialize, allowing you to run the installer to "Uninstall." 3. The "Meltdown" Last Resort: Re-Imaging What Does NOT Work: Debunking Myths Go to

Enter your BIOS/UEFI settings during startup. Change the system date to at least ten years in the future or ten years in the past .

: Use the generated password in the Deep Freeze login window to gain access and "Thaw" the machine. Alternative Verified Recovery Methods

The console will display a secondary alphanumeric key, which serves as a valid temporary password for that specific workstation session. Step 3: Thaw and Reconfigure