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Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

You're reading from  Windows Forensics Analyst Field Guide

Product type Book
Published in Oct 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803248479
Pages 318 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Author (1):
Muhiballah Mohammed Muhiballah Mohammed
Profile icon Muhiballah Mohammed

Table of Contents (14) Chapters

Preface 1. Part 1:Windows OS Forensics and Lab Preparation
2. Chapter 1: Introducing the Windows OS and Filesystems and Getting Prepared for the Labs 3. Chapter 2: Evidence Acquisition 4. Chapter 3: Memory Forensics for the Windows OS 5. Chapter 4: The Windows Registry 6. Chapter 5: User Profiling Using the Windows Registry 7. Part 2:Windows OS Additional Artifacts
8. Chapter 6: Application Execution Artifacts 9. Chapter 7: Forensic Analysis of USB Artifacts 10. Chapter 8: Forensic Analysis of Browser Artifacts 11. Chapter 9: Exploring Additional Artifacts 12. Index 13. Other Books You May Enjoy

Windows Registry fundamentals

The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores system configuration information and settings for the Windows operating system. It is a fundamental component of Windows that is used by the operating system to configure and control the operation of the system. The registry consists of a collection of files located in the C:\Windows\System32\Config directory, and it is organized into a hierarchical structure consisting of keys, subkeys, and values.

The registry is used by various system processes and applications to store configuration information. It is also a valuable source of information for digital forensics and system administration. Understanding the structure and components of the registry is essential for anyone working with the Windows operating system. The registry can be edited using various tools, but it is important to be cautious when making changes, as incorrect modifications can cause system errors or even system failure....

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