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Comprehensive digital forensics articles covering Windows forensics, registry analysis, MFT analysis, artifact examination, and DFIR techniques.

Registry - SAM

In-depth guide to Security Account Manager (SAM) database forensics. Learn password hash extraction, account analysis, authentication forensics, and SAM parsing techniques for DFIR investigations. Explore tools, methods, and best practices for handling SAM data in Windows systems.

Registry - SAM

MRU (Most Recently Used)

Comprehensive guide to MRU (Most Recently Used) registry forensics for tracking user activity. Learn registry locations, forensic analysis techniques, and how to investigate recent file access patterns.

MRU (Most Recently Used)

Amcache.hve

Complete guide to Amcache.hve forensic analysis for tracking application execution. Learn file locations, registry keys, AmcacheParser tool usage, and DFIR investigation techniques.

Amcache.hve

ShellBags Registry

Comprehensive guide to ShellBags forensic analysis in Windows Registry. Learn folder access tracking, ShellBags Explorer tool usage, external device detection, and DFIR investigation techniques.

ShellBags Registry

KAPE to SOF-ELK

Step-by-step guide for uploading forensic evidence to SOF-ELK using KAPE. Covers advanced MFT, EVTX, and timeline analysis for incident response and digital forensics investigations.

KAPE to SOF-ELK

Registry- SYSTEM Select

Detailed guide to Windows Registry SYSTEM Select key forensic analysis. Learn Current, Default, Failed, and LastKnownGood ControlSet tracking for DFIR investigations and system troubleshooting.

Registry- SYSTEM Select

Registry- Start, Shutdown, and Reboot

Complete guide to Windows registry forensics for tracking system start, shutdown, and reboot events. Learn ShutdownCount, LastBootUpTime registry keys, and DFIR timeline analysis techniques.

Registry- Start, Shutdown, and Reboot

ShimCache

Complete guide to ShimCache (Application Compatibility Cache) forensic analysis. Learn AppCompatCache registry parsing, execution tracking, AppCompatCacheParser usage, and DFIR investigation techniques.

ShimCache

Windows Install Date & Time

Complete guide to Windows OS install date and time forensic analysis via registry. Learn InstallDate and InstallTime registry keys, conversion techniques, and timeline establishment for DFIR investigations.

Windows Install Date & Time

Ad Disabling Tailored Experience

Guide to disabling ads and controlling tailored experience in Windows via registry tweaks. Learn forensic implications, privacy settings, and how to optimize Windows forensics investigations.

Ad Disabling Tailored Experience

Enable Windows BSOD Detail

Step-by-step guide to enabling detailed Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) information in Windows through registry modifications. Essential for forensic analysis, troubleshooting, and crash investigation.

Enable Windows BSOD Detail

File and Folder Opening - Link Files (LNK)

Complete guide to LNK file forensic analysis for tracking file access and user activity. Learn LNK file structure, LECmd tool usage, malware detection, and DFIR investigation techniques.

File and Folder Opening - Link Files (LNK)

JumpList Forensics

Comprehensive guide to JumpList forensic analysis for tracking user activity and recent files. Learn AutomaticDestinations, CustomDestinations, JLECmd usage, and DFIR investigation techniques.

JumpList Forensics

MFT

Complete guide to NTFS Master File Table (MFT) analysis for digital forensics. Learn MFT structure, forensic artifacts, timeline analysis, and tools like MFTECmd for DFIR investigations.

MFT

Prefetch

Complete guide to Windows Prefetch forensics for tracking application execution. Learn prefetch structure, forensic analysis techniques, PECmd usage, and DFIR investigation methods.

Prefetch

Recycling.Bin / Recycler

In-depth guide to Windows Recycling Bin forensic analysis. Learn $I and $R file structures, MFT connections, RBCmd tool usage, file recovery techniques, and DFIR investigation methods.

Recycling.Bin / Recycler

Registry- RunMRU

Complete guide to RunMRU registry forensic analysis for tracking command execution history. Learn Run dialog artifacts, malware detection techniques, and DFIR investigation methods for Windows forensics.

Registry- RunMRU

Registry- UserAssist

Complete guide to UserAssist registry analysis for digital forensics. Learn how Windows tracks program execution, forensic artifacts, and DFIR investigation techniques for UserAssist entries.

Registry- UserAssist

SysInternals Tools Registry Forensics

Comprehensive guide to SysInternals tools for Windows forensics. Learn registry artifacts, forensic analysis techniques, and DFIR investigation methods for tracking SysInternals tool usage.

SysInternals Tools Registry Forensics

TimeZone Information

Complete guide to TimeZoneInformation registry forensic analysis. Learn timezone tracking, UTC calculations, daylight saving time detection, and timestamp normalization for DFIR investigations.

TimeZone Information

TypedPath Registry

Comprehensive guide to TypedPaths registry forensic analysis for tracking user navigation history. Learn Explorer address bar artifacts, path tracking, and DFIR investigation techniques for Windows forensics.

TypedPath Registry

Windows Border Size Modification

Guide to Windows border size modification through registry analysis. Learn WindowMetrics registry keys, user customization tracking, and forensic investigation techniques for visual preference artifacts.

Windows Border Size Modification

Windows Generic Installation Keys

Complete reference guide to Windows generic installation keys (GVLKs) for KMS activation. Essential resource for forensic analysis of Windows licensing, deployment validation, and DFIR investigations.

Windows Generic Installation Keys

Windows USB Connection Analysis

Comprehensive guide to Windows USB forensic analysis. Learn USBSTOR registry, setupapi.dev.log parsing, MountedDevices tracking, and external device investigation for DFIR.

Windows USB Connection Analysis

WMI Filter Query Consumer

Complete guide to WMI forensic analysis for detecting malicious persistence. Learn WMI event filters, consumers, bindings, Objects.data parsing, and DFIR investigation techniques for Windows forensics.

WMI Filter Query Consumer

WordWheelQuery

Comprehensive guide to WordWheelQuery registry forensic analysis for tracking Windows search history. Learn search term extraction, user intent analysis, and DFIR investigation techniques.

WordWheelQuery