Acquisition tools for Windows OS

The process of evidence acquisition involves gathering digital evidence from devices to be analyzed and presented. It is imperative that this evidence is collected in a forensically sound manner using tools that preserve its integrity. In this section, we will explore various tools for acquisition and triage.

One of the most common methods of acquiring digital evidence is disk imaging. Disk imaging involves making an exact copy of all data stored on a hard drive or another storage device. This copy can then be analyzed by forensic investigators without altering the original data on the drive. Disk imaging can also be used to create backups of important data, which can then be used if the original data is lost or corrupted. When performing disk imaging for Windows forensics, several steps must be taken to ensure that all relevant data is captured and preserved properly.

The first step is to identify which drives need to be imaged and what type...