ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson

by Gibson Research Corp.v1.0.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Quick scan utility for any USB storage device to detect fraudulent or deliberately missing storage.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id GibsonResearchCorporation.ValiDrive --exact --version 1.0.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

ValiDrive performs a quick, random-sequence spot-check across the drive's entire declared storage space. At every location it verifies the successful storage and retrieval of random (unspoofable) test data.

Installers · v1.0.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id GibsonResearchCorporation.ValiDrive --exact --version 1.0.1. winget downloads the installer from Gibson Research Corp. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id GibsonResearchCorporation.ValiDrive --exact 1.0.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id GibsonResearchCorporation.ValiDrive --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson's Apps & Features entry.

Is ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson free?

ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.grc.com/validrive.htm) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson directly from the publisher.

How do I keep ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id GibsonResearchCorporation.ValiDrive --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of ValiDrive, freeware by Steve Gibson from microsoft/winget-pkgs.