Disk Protection in IZI
Disk protection blocks write access to a gaming PC’s storage drive. While protection is on, any changes — installing a game, tweaking system settings, downloading a driver — are automatically discarded on the next reboot. The machine returns to its clean baseline every time.
Protection is enabled by default on all devices. You disable it temporarily when you need to install games, update software, or change system configuration, then re-enable it so the machine stays clean for players.
Disabling disk protection
Section titled “Disabling disk protection”Use this flow whenever you need to install or update software on a machine.
Step 1 — Put the PC in Hold mode
Section titled “Step 1 — Put the PC in Hold mode”Open the Hall view in IZI CRM. If the PC is not already in Hold, open its device menu (three-dot icon) and choose Create Hold.
Step 2 — Send the disable command
Section titled “Step 2 — Send the disable command”Click the green shield icon next to the PC, or open the device menu (three dots) and select Disable disk protection.
Step 3 — Confirm
Section titled “Step 3 — Confirm”A confirmation dialog appears. Confirm the action.
Result: The PC reboots. After the reboot the shield icon turns red, indicating that writes to disk are now saved permanently until protection is re-enabled.
Re-enabling disk protection
Section titled “Re-enabling disk protection”Run this flow after finishing your maintenance work — installing games, patches, or configuration changes.
Step 1 — Confirm the PC is in Hold mode
Section titled “Step 1 — Confirm the PC is in Hold mode”The PC must still be in Hold. If a new session started in the meantime, end it and return the device to Hold.
Step 2 — Send the enable command
Section titled “Step 2 — Send the enable command”Click the red shield icon next to the PC, or open the device menu (three dots) and select Enable disk protection.
Step 3 — Confirm
Section titled “Step 3 — Confirm”Confirm in the dialog.
Result: The PC reboots. After the reboot the shield icon turns green — all subsequent changes to disk will roll back automatically on every reboot.
Common situations
Section titled “Common situations”| Situation | Resolution |
|---|---|
| Command sent but PC does not reboot | Verify the PC is in Hold mode; resend the command |
| Active session is running on the PC | End the session, place device in Hold, then change disk protection |
| Shield icon is missing | The PC agent may be offline; check device connectivity in the Hall view |
Why disk protection matters for club operations
Section titled “Why disk protection matters for club operations”Disk protection is the primary mechanism that keeps gaming PCs in a reproducible state. Without it, a single player session can leave behind modified game configs, unwanted software, or corrupted registry entries that affect every subsequent player.
Typical workflow at most clubs:
- Scheduled maintenance window — disable protection on all affected PCs simultaneously via Hold, install game patches, re-enable protection.
- New game rollout — disable protection, install, verify the game launches, re-enable so the clean install persists after the first reboot.
- Incident recovery — if a machine ends up in a bad state during a live session, placing it in Hold and rebooting (with protection on) restores the baseline without manual cleanup.
For details on the Hold workflow and other device controls, see Devices overview. For the initial setup process that includes configuring disk protection, see Installing IZI on a club PC. Privacy and data handling policies are covered in Client data protection in IZI.
Frequently asked questions
What does disk protection do in IZI?
Disk protection blocks writes to the gaming PC's storage drive. Any changes — installed apps, altered settings — are rolled back automatically on the next reboot, returning the machine to its clean baseline state.
Is disk protection enabled by default?
Yes. All PCs registered in IZI have disk protection enabled by default so machines stay in a consistent state between sessions.
Can I disable disk protection while a session is active?
No. The command only executes when the PC is in Hold mode. End the active session first, place the device in Hold, then send the disk-protection command.
How do I know the current protection state?
Look at the shield icon next to the PC in the Hall view. Green shield = protection ON (changes roll back on reboot). Red shield = protection OFF (changes are saved).
The PC did not reboot after I sent the command — what happened?
The device was most likely not in Hold mode. Commands are ignored for devices outside Hold. Verify the PC is in Hold, then resend.