2019

Version 1.19.1220 (December 20, 2019)

Fixes

MDM Service

27752 Resolved an issue where duplicate entries for enrolled Android 10 devices were displayed on Cloud.

Windows Updates Service

28347 Resolved an issue where Patch name was displayed blank under 'Vulnerable Computers > Detailed View' tab.

General

27998 Resolved an issue where, after being offline for more than 30 days, computers came back in Thawed mode. (Case No. THB-172-35700)

Version 1.19.1218 (December 18, 2019)

Fixes

Cloud Console

28367 Resolved performance issue where big lists of groups were not displaying properly, resulting in being unable to perform group actions such as creating new groups.

WINSelect Service

28462 Resolved an issue with WINSelect Kiosk not accepting special characters in the command line parameter when adding or editing an application. (Case No. TNT-790-38537)

Version 1.19.1217 (December 17, 2019)

Fixes

27654 Resolved an issue where, when trying to download the Cloud Agent then selecting a group with policy enforcement, the group name was displayed with extra underscores. (Case No. YTI-955-48392)

Version 1.19.1216 (December 16, 2019)

Fixes

Software Updater Service

28497 Resolved an issue where Software Updater only updated Gimp to version 2.10.12. (Case No. MQQ-363-95340)

Version 1.19.1205 (December 05, 2019

Fixes

MDM Service

28418 Resolved an issue where MDM task status is displayed as 'Not Started' and tasks are not sent to MDM devices. (Case No. BLI-517-16060, EET-120-49619, CXB-815-97235)

Version 1.19.1203 (December 03, 2019)

Fixes

27124 Resolved an issue where Cloud drive agent did not use the configured settings (proxy server). (Case No. CUI-444-36177)

Version 1.19.1126 (November 26, 2019)

Enhancement

  • WINSelect Service: Increased character limit for adding app URLs in Kiosk Mode.

Fixes

28224 Resolved an issue where, with Windows Update enabled in Software Updater policy, patch scan was not performed on machines reported through

Deep Freeze Cloud Connector.

28277 Resolved an issue where Faronics Anti-Virus Firewall was blocking LDAP on port 389. (Case No. TKA-604-15212)

Version 1.19.1116 (November 16, 2019)

Enhancements

  • Support for the following Software Updater application: NVDA

Version 1.19.1113 (November 13, 2019)

Enhancements

  • Support for the following Software Updater applications:

    • GoToMeeting

    • RingCentral Meetings

    • UltraEdit

    • Webex Meetings

    • Zoom

Version 1.19.1108 (November 08, 2019)

Deep Freeze Mac APFS Enhancements

  • Support for macOS Catalina 10.15

  • Maintenance Schedules Create maintenance schedules where you can perform Apple software updates, run a script or any other maintenance required. Optionally warn users prior to a maintenance period, lock the keyboard and mouse and shut down the computer after the maintenance period.

  • Restart on Log Out When enabled, the computer will restart when the user logs out (or when the last user logs out if fast user switching is enabled).

  • ARD Info Field Set ARD Info Field 1, 2, 3 or 4 to display the Deep Freeze global status.

  • Apple Remote Desktop Tasks Install pre-configured actions to manage Deep Freeze via ARD.

Note: Deep Freeze 7.x no longer requires a restart to Freeze the computer so the computer will not need to restart at the end of the maintenance period.

Fixes

Cloud Agent Service (Mac APFS)

26700 Resolved an issue where Cloud Agent (Mac APFS) did not use updated heartbeat settings without reboot. (Case No. ULB-920-50848)

Version 1.19.1025 (October 25, 2019)

Fixes

Anti-Executable Service

28021 Resolved an issue with not being able to save changes made to Anti-Executable policy in the Spanish language.

Version 1.19.1018 (October 18, 2019)

Enhancement

  • Under 'My Profile', Service Expiry Email Notification can now be enabled or disabled.

Fixes

MDM Service

26971 Resolved an issue where images uploaded as wallpaper were not compressed correctly. (Case No. IMB-199-19158)

27906 Resolved an issue where the filter to sort by App Size did not work properly. (Case No. GLW-240-43813)

27774 Resolved an issue where the Device name change function was still enabled even if 'Allow device name modifications' option is disabled.

Power Save Service

27412 Resolved an issue with translations errors for Power Save. (Case No. JJW-270-91612)

Anti-Virus Service

27703 Resolved an issue where the Anti-Virus option did not gray out on selecting 'Disable all services (recommended)' option under maintenance settings tab. (Case No. HVO-610-16812)

Version 1.19.1015 (October 15, 2019)

Fixes

Anti-Virus Service

Resolved an issue where the Anti-Virus definitions will cease to update starting December 31, 2019.

27967 Resolved an issue where FAVECore service (BitDefender Threat Scanner) randomly crashed on Windows 10 1903.

27840 On Windows 10: Resolved an issue where the notification 'Windows and Faronics AV firewall are both turned off' was displayed after assigning Anti-Virus policy to computers.

Version 1.19.1007 (October 07, 2019)

New Features

  • Software Updater Service: Added support for GIMP and Wireshark.

Fixes

27922 Resolved an issue where WINSelect policy did not allow '=' as command line parameter.

27662 Resolved an issue where Software Updater was not able to update Mozilla Firefox to the next version successfully if Firefox was installed on non-default location. (Case No. JVE-702-89337)

Version 1.19.0924 (September 24, 2019)

Fixes

27725 Resolved an issue where a 404 error was displayed on the Software Updater policy page.

Version 1.19.0828 (August 28, 2019)

Fixes

27475 Resolved an issue where GP updates are blocked when Faronics Anti-Virus Firewall is enabled. (Case No. YTA-709-82565)

Version 1.19.0814 (August 14, 2019)

Fixes

27089 Resolved an issue where computers are not coming out of Maintenance mode.

Version 1.19.0726 (July 26, 2019)

Fixes

MDM Service

27160 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze MDM app is not installed on iOS devices. (Case No. UCW-679-42150, JRW-984-36702, CXF-550-47830)

Version 1.19.0701 (July 01, 2019)

Fixes

Anti-Executable Service

26856 (Windows 10 1903): Resolved an issue where .jar executable was not getting added under Anti-Executable Execution Control List when Anti-Executable protection is enabled after Anti-Executable maintenance mode.

26836 (Windows 10 1903 only): Resolved an issue where 'Monitor DLL Execution' setting did not function correctly.

26780 (32-bit Windows 10 1903 only): Resolved an issue of BSOD while trying to launch any executable.

25926 Resolved an issue with inability to run batch files when Anti-Executable (audit mode) is on. (Case No. JAT-282-42623)

25538 Resolved an issue where Anti-Executable Engine service ImagePath was not being quoted under service registry.

23734 Resolved an issue Anti-Executable 6.x locks the keyboard and mouse when installing a major Windows update. (Case No. TKN-359-65903)

23140 Resolved an issue with Anti-Executable Engine could not be controlled, causing the automated installation to fail. (Case No. ULT-455-47145)

22099 Resolved an issue where AEFilter.sys was causing BSOD when accessing Microsoft Word. (Case No. COB-208-82502)

Version 1.19.0624 (June 24, 2019)

Fixes

26816 Resolved an issue where users were unable to log in to the Deep Freeze Administrator mobile app using Cloud-specific credentials when the Active Directory authenticator is enabled. (RYQ-540-41691)

Version 1.19.0620 (June 20, 2019)

Fixes

Resolved an issue with Deep Freeze Mac daemon crashing on latest Mojave version.

Version 1.19.0619 (June 19, 2019)

Fixes

26418 Resolved an issue where Cloud console did not reflect DST, incorrectly displaying the time in the reports. (Case No. CIA-908-40336)

Version 1.19.0613 (June 13, 2019)

Fixes

26803 Cloud Relay: Resolved an issue where Restart, Upgrade, and Uninstall Cloud Relay actions are not executed from Deep Freeze on Demand.

Version 1.19.0605 (June 05, 2019)

Fixes

26282 Resolved an issue where Windows Updates did not install all approved updates from WSUS during Windows Update task.

26525 Resolved an issue where Usage Stats information about managed software assets is not displayed (version format issue). (Case No. CJH-611-64184, EUN-758-15325)

Version 1.19.0527 (May 27, 2019)

Fixes

26337 Resolved an issue with data corruption affecting Cloud Agent, resulting in Cloud Agent not reporting correct status of computers. (Case No. ADP-643-64830)

Version 1.19.0522 (May 22, 2019)

Fixes

26614 On 64-bit machines: Resolved an issue where, after upgrading Software Updater to the latest version with Windows Update support, Patch Scan continues to run even if Windows Update is not enabled in the Policy.

26613 Resolved an issue where machines are not showing up under DFOD if Cloud Agent version for any machine is reported as empty.

Version 1.19.0517 (May 17, 2019)

New Feature

Introducing Windows Update in Software Updater, included as part of the ULTIMATE bundle in Deep Freeze Cloud.

  • For Deep Freeze deployments, gain visibility into missing patches and identify potentially vulnerable computers via the new Windows Update dashboard. Note: Continue to manage Windows Update via the scheduled Workstation Task in your Deep Freeze policy to ensure full compatibility with Deep Freeze.

  • For non-Deep Freeze deployments, select which categories of updates to auto-install and which categories require approval.

  • Defer updates by up to 30-days if marked as 'Always Install'.

  • For Windows 10, choose when Feature and Quality updates get installed and defer them as necessary. Also, choose the branch readiness level (Semi-Annual Channel vs. Targeted) to determine when feature updates are installed.

  • Use the Windows Update dashboard to approve and install missing patches or initiate a patch scan on selected computers.

  • Select a computer for a detailed view of its patching status.

  • Intuitively review a breakdown of missing patches and lookup patch details on the Microsoft Update Catalogue.

  • New 'When Windows Update Completes' End Time option available for Maintenance Period when Windows Update feature is enabled in the policy.

  • Subscribe to receive console, mobile, and email alerts when computers are vulnerable, a new patch is available, or if the patch scan is outdated.

Improvements

  • Software Updater Service:

    • Oracle Java Runtime has been replaced with AdoptOpenJDK Java.

    • Added support for Classic Shell and LogMeIn Rescue.

Fixes

User Management

26415 Resolved an issue where a 404 error appeared attempting to sign up for Deep Freeze Cloud in Spanish. (Case No. KHS-204-35008)

WINSelect Service

26209 Resolved an issue where Skype would not launch on computer with WINSelect enabled. (Case No. OIC-487-53653)

25768 Resolved an issue where the Windows 10 Timeline feature was accessible while device is in Kiosk Mode. (Case No. GKK-328-72688)

25762 Resolved an issue where PC Reservation will not start with WINSelect enabled. (Case No. MMU-155-29370)

22738 Resolved an issue where onscreen keyboard on Surface Pro Windows 10 was not accessible when WINSelect Kiosk Mode is enabled. (Case No. GAI-640-73313)

25524 Resolved an issue where WINSelect was being flagged as a security vulnerability. (Case No. SID-865-52551)

Deep Freeze Mac Service

26301 Resolved an issue where the 'Save' function for Deep Freeze Mac Cloud Policy did not work properly. (Case No. EGU-444-82125)

Version 1.19.0422 (April 22, 2019)

Fixes

26277 Resolved an issue when Administrator is not able to place a computer into Maintenance Mode from the Computers page. (Case No. HSR-691-14955, KPY-826-13850)

Version 1.19.0419 (April 19, 2019)

Deep Freeze Mac APFS Enhancements

Deep Freeze Mac 7.10 was rebuilt from the ground up to support the new APFS file system that Apple introduced with the release of macOS High Sierra:

  • Support for macOS 10.13.5 or higher.

  • Support for FileVault.

  • Support for Fusion Drives.

  • Deep Freeze no longer requires a computer restart to set volumes to Frozen mode. Restart only required to set the volumes to Thawed mode.

  • A user with an administrator account can manage Deep Freeze. Deep Freeze passwords can be enabled optionally.

  • ThawSpaces are now manageable for the first time from the Deep Freeze Cloud Console.

  • ThawSpaces grow automatically as they are APFS volumes that do not require an administrator to allocate a specific amount of space.

  • Command line support to Freeze and Thaw volumes, configure ThawSpaces, Deep Freeze passwords, and uninstall Deep Freeze

Note: Users should be set up as Standard users to avoid getting around Deep Freeze protection.

Fixes

MDM

26165 Resolved an issue when newly added wallpaper is not displayed under MDM Configurations Settings (Case No. UYF-548-26112)

25958 Resolved an issue when Deployment Utility stops when connection to target computer hangs

Version 1.19.0322 (March 22, 2019)

Enhancements

  • Limited Administrator: Create Administrators with limited permissions under User Management. Features or services (such as Deep Freeze or Power Save) can now be enabled or disabled for Administrators. When disabled, Administrators have read-only access to these features.

  • Refresh Task Status: Task status page now automatically refreshes every 2 minutes, with the option to manually refresh the page using the REFRESH button.

  • Enhancements to Groups feature:

    • Under Computers: Full list of groups and sub-groups is now displayed when using the filter function in the Groups column.

    • Under Computers, in the Move to Group action: Enforced Policy assigned for each group is now displayed in the drop-down list.

    • Under Groups: Displays the groups and its sub-groups and the total number of computers belonging to each group and sub-group.

  • When copying the URL of the installation file, a notification at the top of the page confirms the action has been performed.

  • Under Policies: Templates functionality is no longer supported.

Deep Freeze Enhancements

  • Windows 10: Windows Update Cache Drive Letter Addressed Deep Freeze Windows update caching issue on Windows 10 by assigning a drive letter to the cache folder. A Deep Freeze computer upgrade will automatically assign drive letter B:\ to the cache folder which can be updated in the Deep Freeze configuration. The caching letter will be hidden in Windows Explorer.

  • Windows 10: Feature Update Support Now the Windows Update Task supports the installation of Feature Updates so customers can easily upgrade from build 1709 to 1803 for example. Deep Freeze will respect the Windows Update advanced options that can defer such updates.

  • Recovery Improvements Improvements in Deep Freeze maintenance recovery process when Windows updates are not marked properly, reducing the number and duration of Thawed restarts necessary to return the computer to a Frozen State.

  • Limited Deep Freeze Admin Deep Freeze Dashboard is now available for the 'Limited Deep Freeze Administrator' permission type under User Management.

  • Exclude System Drive from Deep Freeze Protection Customers can now optionally configure a system drive to be Thawed.

  • Full Support for NVMe Drives Deep Freeze is now compatible with NVMe drives using Advanced Format (4K) technology (often used in modern Mac computers).

  • Support for iSCSI Drives Deep Freeze is now compatible with iSCSI drives.

Fixes

Deep Freeze Service

25894 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze computer occasionally did not exit Deep Freeze task when keyboard and mouse were locked. (Case No. WZA-122-95267)

25859 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze computer occasionally did not exit Deep Freeze task or took a long time to switch to Frozen mode due to Windows Update failing to install. (Case No. IUQ-455-28272, BXJ-448-21297, LLW-680-71057)

25630 Resolved an issue with connecting to an iSCSI target while Deep Freeze Standard was installed.

23893 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze was unable to apply Windows 10 version 1803+ feature update.

22254 Resolved an issue where machines booted into Recovery Screen due to some system settings being reverted by third-party software or after upgrading Windows.

21238 Resolved issue where running Deep Freeze with Boot Camp on systems with NVMe-based SSD drives resulted in blue screen. (Case No. TXF-901-23028)

Active Directory Integration

25559 Resolved an issue where 'Group membership at last login' was not displaying correct information.

25558 Resolved an issue where the enforced policy was not assigned to the machine even when Enforce Policy was enabled and Agent was installed using QR code.

25557 Resolved an issue where the machine was not displayed properly belonging to its Organizational Unit.

MDM Service

25145 Resolved an issue where the license count for VPP application was not calculated properly if multiple VPP tokens were used.

Anti-Executable Service

25876 Resolved an issue where publisher certificate from the central list could not be removed.

Version 1.19.0320 (March 20, 2019)

Fixes

25863 Resolved an issue where computers hang when attempting to log in to Google Drive after installing Cloud Sync. (Case No. UAR-685-27728)

Version 1.19.0311 (March 11, 2019)

Fixes

25735 Resolved an issue where some web clips do not display properly on Android Devices. (Case No. QSR-508-84583)

25734 Resolved an issue where fingerprint lock cannot be configured on Android devices controlled through Faronics MDM. (Case No. XXP-808-71907)

Version 1.19.0308 (March 08, 2019)

Enhancements

  • MDM Service: Ability to block FaceTime

  • Policy Page: Saving Policy will remain on the Policy page and not redirect to Policies List page

Fixes

25598 Resolved an issue where configuring Android for Work is failing if organization name has comma in it. (Case No. IQV-645-21394)

25733 Resolved an issue where on the Android device reboot, custom name for this device under Devices page is reverted to the original device name. (Case No. QIU-826-84227)

Version 1.19.0227 (February 27, 2019)

Enhancements

  • Software Updater Service: Added support for Google Drive File Stream and Google Drive Backup and Sync; removed support for Google Drive and BitTorrent Sync.

Version 1.19.0215 (February 15, 2019)

Fixes

25516 Resolved an issue where MDM status page is showing incorrect information for German devices. (Case No. DFX-952-38178)

Version 1.19.0214 (February 14, 2019)

Fixes

25682 Resolved an issue of not being able to download request file for Apple Push Certificate, resulting in a 404 error. (Case No. WCT-908-59811, NFV-470-30505)

Version 1.19.0201 (February 01, 2019)

Fixes

Deep Freeze Mac Service

25556 Resolved an issue where customers are unable to save policy after changing heartbeat settings for Deep Freeze Mac policy.

25533 Resolved an issue where available updates for Mac Cloud Agent are not being displayed in the Upgrade Services dialog when both Windows and Mac machines are selected.

23007 Under Tasks: Resolved an issue where the correct status does not show when Deep Freeze fails to install on a machine with CoreStorage volume. (Case No. ENZ-149-83379)

Version 1.19.0124 (January 24, 2019)

Fixes

25239 Resolved an issue where Deep Freeze Standard Cloud Connector appears to connect to cloud but does not make the actual connection. (Deep Freeze Standard Cloud site is not created on pure Spanish machine connected to cloud.) (Case No. KKY-689-48034)

24777 Resolved an issue where email alerts are delayed after computers have been thawed. (Case no. SSS-468-52258)

Version 1.19.0118 (January 18, 2019)

Fixes

Software Updater Service

25505 Resolved an issue where Irfanview is unable to update to the latest version when Software Updater tasks are performed. (Case No. MBK-473-40426)

25502 Resolved an issue where Java and Java x64 upgrades fail on both 32‑bit and 64-bit computers.

25491 Resolved an issue where downloading R fails. (Case No. QCQ-403-12619)

Version 1.19.0111 (January 11, 2019)

Fixes

25401 Resolved an issue where Cloud Agent crashes on machine which is part of multiple LDAP groups. (Case No. FIO-787-79544)

Version 1.19.0104 (January 04, 2019)

Enhancements

  • User Management: Now Administrators can be restricted from adding users to the Cloud Console.

Version 1.19.0102 (January 02, 2019)

Fixes

25877 Resolved an issue where error message 'Computer details not available' was displayed when locally scanning QR code on Deep Freeze Administrator app.

25017 Resolved an issue where the computer was stuck in Maintenance mode. (Case No. HTJ-679-18856)

22649 Resolved an issue where Cloud Agent did not communicate with the server when TLS 1.0 is disabled on the client. (Case No. ZBF-921-87558)

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