# 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]` | <p>Windows Updates will be downloaded and installed on the computer.</p><p>[/UNLOCK] Optional parameter to enable the Keyboard and Mouse during Windows Update.</p><p>[/NOMSG | /NOMESSAGE] Optional parameter to suppress all informational/warning messages from Deep Freeze during Windows Update.</p><p>[/THAW] Optional parameter to return the machine into Thawed State after completion of Windows Update.</p> |
| `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]`                         | <p>Ends the ongoing Workstation Task and reboots into Frozen state. Batch File Task and Thawed Period Task end immediately. Windows Update Task is completed.</p><p>[/SHUTDOWN] Optional parameter to shut down the computer.</p>                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| `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.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |

