How do I verify my Kiosk Image type?
This article applies to all MD Kiosk versions
MetaDefender Kiosk supports multiple deployment types on Windows. The following instructions will help you verify whether your system is using the Kiosk Hardened Image, Secure Image, or the standalone Kiosk Software.
- Via the support package.
When exporting the Kiosk support package, a file named imageType.info is included. You can open this file using Notepad to view the deployment type.
Software Edition: The user installed the Kiosk software manually.
Hardened Image: The OS was flashed with a Hardened Image.
Secure Image: The OS was flashed with Secure Image
The method above only applies to MD Kiosk 4.7.1 or above
- Via registry.
You can browse this registry to check the Kiosk information HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\OPSWAT\MD4M
“harden_image” = 0 means The user installed the Kiosk software manually.
“harden_image” = 1 means The OS was flashed with a Hardened Image.
“secure_image” = 1 means The OS was flashed with Secure Image.
- Customers who purchase Kiosk Hardware will receive the Kiosk Hardened Image pre-installed as the operating system.
- Secure Image is a specialized version of the Hardened Image, enhanced with a File Integrity Monitoring feature. This edition requires an additional license and is available for selected Kiosk hardware or upon request.
If Further Assistance is required, please proceed to log a support case or chatting with our support engineer.