The suffix "-BETTER" is not an official version designation by Faronics. In software distribution circles, this tag typically signifies one of the following:
Regardless of the version, the core functionality of the Standard edition includes: Faronics Deep Freeze Standard 8.38.020.4676 Patch -BETTER
Earlier versions of Deep Freeze sometimes conflicted with Windows 10/11's Update Stack Orchestrator. When a machine was Frozen, Windows would attempt to install a driver, fail to write to the protected sector, and then try again on every reboot. This caused high CPU usage and log files bloating the hidden system volume. The suffix "-BETTER" is not an official version
Patch 4676 introduces a smarter filter driver that intercepts Windows Update cache writes before they hit the protected partition, stopping the retry loop. Backup and recovery:
Faronics Deep Freeze is a widely used system-restore solution that protects endpoint configurations by reverting machines to a known good state on reboot. For organizations that rely on Deep Freeze to preserve software baselines and reduce support overhead, keeping the product updated is essential — patches deliver security fixes, compatibility improvements, and stability enhancements. In this post we’ll walk through what the 8.38.020.4676 patch addresses, why it matters, and practical guidance for staging and deploying it so your environment benefits while minimizing disruption.
For the sysadmins in the room, here is the raw breakdown: