You can open the Deep Freeze Control Panel quickly using either a keyboard shortcut or by interacting with its system tray icon.
Accessing the Deep Freeze Interface
The Deep Freeze Control Panel is your gateway to managing the software's settings, including freezing or thawing drives, configuring ThawSpaces, and setting passwords. Accessing it requires you to invoke the interface before you can enter your password and make changes.
Here are the primary methods to launch the Deep Freeze Control Panel based on the provided information:
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Method 1: Using the Keyboard Shortcut
- This is a swift and common method for bringing up the login prompt.
- Simultaneously press and hold the CTRL, SHIFT, and ALT keys, then press F6.
- Release the keys. The Deep Freeze password dialog box should appear.
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Method 2: Interacting with the System Tray Icon
- If the Deep Freeze icon is visible in your system tray (the area near the clock on your taskbar), you can use a mouse-based method combined with a modifier key.
- Press and hold the Shift key on your keyboard.
- While holding down Shift, double-click the Deep Freeze polar bear icon located in your system tray.
- This action will also typically present the password entry screen.
Choose the method that is most convenient for you. Both approaches are designed to launch the interface securely, requiring your password to proceed with any configuration changes.
