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# Deep Freeze Command Line Syntax
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Deep Freeze has a maximum password limit of 63 characters. If a longer password is entered, the command will not be successful.
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| Syntax | Description | |
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| `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 password /WU [/UNLOCK] [/NOMSG \| /NOMESSAGE] [/THAW]` | Windows Updates will be downloaded and installed on the computer.
\[/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.
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| `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 computer.
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| `DFC password /FORMATTHAWSPACE` | Formats all the ThawSpaces on the computer. Data stored on the ThawSpaces will be deleted permanently. | |
| `DFC password /DELETETHAWSPACE` | Deletes all the ThawSpaces on the computer. Data stored on the ThawSpaces will be deleted permanently. | |