For decades, IT administrators have turned to one solution to solve this problem: . But with Microsoft constantly evolving its OS, a pressing question has emerged: Does Deep Freeze work with Windows 11? And if so, how do you use it effectively?

Because Deep Freeze blocks writes to disk, Microsoft’s monthly security updates (Patch Tuesday) will revert after reboot. Use Deep Freeze Maintenance Mode :

There is no truly free reboot-to-restore tool for Windows 11 that is safe for production. Windows 11’s "Kiosk Mode" locks down app access but does not restore system files.

When installed, Deep Freeze can completely hide its icons. On a Windows 11 public kiosk, a user will never know the software exists. They cannot uninstall it, stop the service, or bypass the protection without the administrator password.

When Deep Freeze is active, it redirects all write commands intended for the hard drive to a temporary allocation table. The operating system behaves normally, allowing users to create files and alter settings during their session.

Ideal for environments with fewer than 10 computers. It features a straightforward local management interface on each machine, requiring physical or remote-desktop access to switch between Frozen and Thawed states. Deep Freeze Enterprise

Deep Freeze for Windows 11 comes with a range of advanced features that make it an ideal solution for system protection. Some of its key features include:

Are you planning to deploy this in a environment? How many Windows 11 devices do you need to manage?

Ransomware is a massive threat to organizations. If a Windows 11 machine is infected with ransomware while in a "Frozen" state, the malware encrypts files temporarily. Upon reboot, the encrypted files and the malware itself are wiped away, returning the OS to a clean state.