For large-scale deployments, the Deep Freeze Cloud or Enterprise Console offers automated tools to handle these "new" activations. If you see a large group of machines stuck in "Pending," you can use the command-line interface (CLI) or the console's "Update License" task. Pushing a fresh configuration file that includes the correct license key often forces the workstations to re-attempt the activation process. If the status persists, checking the local logs on the workstation can provide specific error codes that point to whether the issue is a DNS failure, a timeout, or a rejected key.
Recent versions (v8.7 and later) have improved compatibility with Modern Standby, Hibernation, and Fast Startup, which were previously known to cause issues with "Frozen" states. Understanding "Pending Activation" Status deep freeze pending activation new