User Guide

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Deep Freeze Command Line Control (DFC.EXE)
e Deep Freeze Command Line Control (DFC) offers network administrators increased flexibility
in managing Deep Freeze workstations. DFC works in combination with third-party enterprise
management tools and/or central management solutions. is combination allows administrators to
update workstations on the fly and on demand.
It is important to note that DFC is not a stand-alone application. DFC integrates seamlessly with any
solution that can run script files, including standard run-once login scripts.
e DFC executable is installed in same directory as the Configuration Administrator:
C:\Program Files\Faronics\Deep Freeze Professional\Dfc.exe
DFC commands require a password with command line rights. OTP’s cannot be used.
DFC Boot Control
Syntax Description
DFC password /BOOTTHAWED
Restarts workstation into a awed state; only works on
Frozen workstations.
DFC password /THAWNEXTBOOT
Sets up workstation to restart awed the next time it
restarts; only works on Frozen workstations and does not
force workstation to restart.
DFC password /BOOTFROZEN
Restarts workstation into a Frozen state; only works on
awed workstations.
DFC password /FREEZENEXTBOOT
Sets up workstation to restart Frozen the next time it restarts;
only works on awed workstations and does not force
workstation to restart.
DFC Status Query
Syntax
Description
DFC get /ISFROZEN
Queries workstation if it is Frozen.
Returns 0 if awed. Returns 1 if Frozen.
Configuration Update
Syntax Description
DFC password /CFG=[path] depfrz.rdx
Replaces Deep Freeze configuration information;
works on awed or Frozen workstations.
Password changes are effective immediately; other
changes require restart.