WINDOWS FORENSICS

In-depth forensic analysis of the Windows pagefile.sys – Reconstructing paged-out memory contents

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.

Forensic analysis
Documentation admissible in court
GDPR-compliant processing
Experienced experts

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Technical Fundamentals

The swap file may contain information that is no longer in main memory. As such, it can be an important complement to RAM analysis and traditional file system forensics.

OUR APPROACH

This is how your examination will be carried out

A transparent process – from the initial enquiry to the handover of the report.

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Once a forensic image has been created, the pagefile.sys file is extracted and analysed using specialised forensic tools. The results are then cross-referenced with other digital evidence.

TYPICAL QUESTIONS

When is this analysis required?

  • Incident Response
  • Malware and rootkit investigations
  • Reconstruction of user activities
  • Analysis of volatile data
  • Employment law proceedings
  • Expert reports for the courts

LIMITATIONS & CONCLUSION

What you should know

Analysis of the pagefile.sys for document fragments, process remnants, memory objects and other relevant artefacts; correlation with RAM images, hiberfil.sys, the registry, file system and user artefacts; and full documentation of all investigation steps.

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What our customers say

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“Very helpful advice, excellent responsiveness and communication. My problem was completely resolved and the lost data was recovered. I’m very satisfied and, of course, relieved!”

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Do you need a professional analysis of the Windows page file 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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