MetaDefender Drive v4.4.3

Released on Mar 17, 2026

This release includes new features and issue fixes

New Features

• Kiosk‑managed Drive image upgrades: Extend integration between MetaDefender Kiosk and MetaDefender Drive (engine updates and report sync) to deliver the latest MetaDefender Drive images to connected Drives.

• Disk clean‑up to reclaim storage space: Clean‑up feature to help quickly remove unneeded data and free MetaDefender Drive disk space.

• Drive ejection notification: Clear notifcation message is diplayed if MetaDefender Drive is removed during operation.

• Improved engine status and color indicators: Engine status and color indicators have been redesigned to be more intuitive and informative.

Improvements

• Engine status wording and icon update: Engine status no longer shows as Disabled. Instead, it shows as Available with a green icon when engines are ready to be used.

• Better discoverability for In‑Session Scan executable: The In‑Session Scan executable have been moved from the /tool folder to the root folder of the Drive partition to make it easier for users to find and run the executable.

• Enhanced telemetry for troubleshooting: Tracking more useful information relevant to user issues.

• More convenient Custom Scan selection:

  • Fix the inconvenience when all engines are not included by default for a custom scan.

  • Selecting all engines now correctly includes them all