Navigate to the root directory of the system drive (usually C:\ ) and copy the hidden system file named Persi0.sys . Boot the locked machine using the same live Linux USB.
Log into your Faronics Customer Center account or open your Enterprise Console to access the OTP Generator.
Boot the locked PC using a (WinPE or Linux) to bypass the frozen state.
Alternatively, use the hotkey combination: . meltdown deep freeze password recovery updated
The server will send a command packet directly to the local driver, overriding the local password requirement for the next boot cycle. Step 3: Push a New Configuration File
Open the Deep Freeze login dialog on the target workstation (Shift + Double-click the tray icon or use Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F6 Record the Token code displayed at the top of the login box. Deep Freeze Enterprise Console Tools > One Time Password , enter the token, and click Generate OTP Enter the resulting code on the workstation to gain access. Evaluation Version "BIOS Trick"
Input the Token code from the workstation to generate an OTP. Navigate to the root directory of the system
Navigate to its C:\ drive and replace the locked Persi0.sys file with the one you copied.
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For more information on Meltdown, Deep Freeze, and password recovery, check out the following resources: Boot the locked PC using a (WinPE or
A bootable USB drive containing a live Windows PE environment (such as Hiren's BootCD PE) or a Linux Live USB.
If the workstation is offline or remote, you can generate a cryptographic One-Time Password using the Enterprise Console.