IT Forensics – Windows
Forensic analysis of the Windows SYSTEM hive – reconstructing system configurations and hardware information
The Windows SYSTEM hive contains a wealth of information about the system configuration, detected hardware, control sets, services and drivers. As part of an IT forensic investigation, it often provides important insights into the state of a Windows system, as well as configuration changes and connected components.
A professional analysis is never carried out in isolation. Only by correlating the findings with other artefacts – such as the SOFTWARE, SAM and SECURITY registry hives, the Windows event logs, USB artefacts and other digital traces – is it possible to arrive at a robust technical assessment.
Why LanCologne?
Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.
The examination is carried out exclusively on a forensic copy or a forensic image. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its evidential integrity.
Our services
We analyse the SYSTEM hive, evaluate control sets, services, drivers and hardware information, and cross-reference all findings with other Windows artefacts. All stages of the investigation are documented in a transparent manner.
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This is how the analysis works
Once a forensic image has been created, the SYSTEM hive is analysed. The information obtained is then correlated with other Windows artefacts and assessed from a technical perspective.
Why is the SYSTEM Hive important?
The SYSTEM-Hive contains key information about the structure and configuration of a Windows system. However, its significance only becomes apparent once all relevant digital traces have been analysed in their entirety.
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LanCologne – Windows Forensics in Cologne
Do you need a professional analysis of the Windows SYSTEM hive or other Windows artefacts? LanCologne can assist you with the forensically sound preservation of digital evidence and the objective analysis of complex Windows systems.
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