As of 2026, Meltdown (and its C-based counterpart, meltdown-c
Once inside, immediately go to the configurations and set a new, secure password.
Open the Deep Freeze login dialog box ( Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F6 ). Open Windows ( Ctrl + Shift + Esc ). Go to the Processes or Details tab. Locate the Deep Freeze process (usually FrzState2k.exe ). Right-click the process and select End Process Tree .
Note: These advanced memory injection methods require disabling Secure Boot and utilizing specialized kernel debuggers. Method 3: Administrative Bypass via Faronics Core Console
Deep Freeze is a popular software that allows users to protect their systems by freezing the configuration and settings, ensuring that any changes made during a session are lost upon reboot. However, with the Meltdown vulnerability, the protection offered by Deep Freeze can be bypassed. Attackers can exploit Meltdown to access sensitive data, including the password used to protect the frozen configuration.
Press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F6 or hold Shift and double-click the Deep Freeze icon in the system tray.
This method requires that you have a functioning Configuration Administrator or Enterprise Console with access to the OTP generation feature. If the console was lost or the configuration corrupted, you must proceed to the advanced methods below.
For unlicensed/evaluation versions of Deep Freeze, the software relies on internal timers.
token by interacting with the Deep Freeze driver. This allows users to access the local interface and "Thaw" the machine even if the original password is lost. Version Compatibility : Recent updates, such as the meltdown-c
Do you have access to a or WinPE environment ?
Enter the generated OTP into the workstation's login box to gain temporary access and "Thaw" the machine. 3. The "BIOS Time-Jump" Method
Deep Freeze is designed for security; it is not meant to be easily bypassed. The password is encrypted, and the software actively protects its own files and registry keys.
Once in Safe Mode, Deep Freeze should not be active. Go to the Control Panel, select "Add or Remove Programs," and uninstall Deep Freeze. Restart: Restart the computer in normal mode. Method 4: Using Faronics Command Line Utility (For Admins)