Deep Freeze

I like Deep Freeze Reboot Restore, because it always protects you, if you have to shop online it is recommended to reboot as a precaution. Sometimes I turn off the Deep Freeze Reboot Restore protection to do all the computer and program updates then I put the protection back on and use the computer quietly, if I have to store documents you can use google Drive or similar products myself with Deep Freeze Reboot Restore I always recommend it.

My PC was infected with ransomware and I lost many files. I always backup my C: drive so I was able to restore my operating sytem. I lost some files on my D: drive due to the ransomware so now I always backup this drive more often as well.

My solution to this ransomware problem is to use Deep Freeze (www.faronics.com) to protect all files on drive C:. Deep Freeze redirects all information written to the hard drive to an allocation table, leaving the original data intact. With a reboot, any unwelcome or unwanted changes are removed from the system, restoring it to its pristine Frozen state.

The inconvenience of having to save active files on another drive is no problem. Deep Freeze allows you to temporarily deactivate (thaw) the program so you can periodically update Windows or add programs to the protected drives.

I also recommend updating any protected drives with any added or revised data routinely so all new files are also protected. For example - if you own a business and have important client and financial data - you could add the new or revised files once a day to a protected drive so they can be restored in case of a ransomware attack

It is unfortunate that malware and ransomware make it necessary to protect your files, but this method works for me. I have many irreplaceable files that I do not want to lose, so I use this as my selected safety measure.

Shadow Defender is the best app ever to replace deepfreeze. give it a try

I downloaded the file and when I opened it, DF immediately froze my computer! Worse, the geeks at DF couldn't tell me how to unfreeze or uninstall it. Finally one suggested I change my computer clock to fool it and run out the trial period. I still couldn't uninstall it.

Recently evaluated Deep Freeze Cloud for a customer. Set it up for them a month later.

What we got

• Deep Freeze (It can be controlled from a web console as well as mobile app)
• Application control/ whitelisting
• Desktop lockdown (Similar to group policies, but easier)
• Anti-virus + Web filter + Firewall + Anti-rootkit + Anti-spyware
• Usage monitoring & stats
• Automatic software updater Plus lots of other features which you can check on their website.

This platform has worked extremely well for all my customers so far. Support is very responsive. Truth be told, most light virtualization software end up causing some conflict with other software/ serups.

So for me, it is important to have a reliable vendor with good support, along with a reliable software.

Deep Freeze

• Does what it promises

• Works with Mac & all Windows versions

• Suited for enterprise environments

• Support is very responsive

• Maintenance fees are there , but its optional.

ALTERNATIVES Reboot Restore - Freeware is ok, but limited features. Not recommended for enterprise environments. Known to cause conflicts in enterprise environments. Support issues take months to get resolved. Drive Vaccine - It is discontinued now I guess. I've faced a lot of issues with it so not going there again TimeMachine - Works only for Apple products SmartShield - Used to be good. But ok support Lethe - Use at your own peril.

For regulation/ compliance needs, go for Deep Freeze. More reliable & good support. If you have 5-10 PCs & your needs are limited, go for Timefreeze or Lethe- or Reboot to Restore