WINDOWS FORENSICS

Forensic analysis of the Windows Search database – Tracing indexed files and search information

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

It can provide additional information on indexed files and thereby assist in the reconstruction of digital events. However, its evidential value only becomes apparent following a comprehensive analysis of all relevant artefacts.

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 Search Database is extracted and analysed. The results are then technically cross-referenced with other Windows artefacts and assessed.

TYPICAL QUESTIONS

When is this analysis required?

  • Reconstruction of file occurrences
  • Analysis of deleted information
  • Incident Response
  • Employment law proceedings
  • Internal corporate investigations
  • Expert reports for the courts

LIMITATIONS & CONCLUSION

What you should know

Analysis of the Windows Search Database, evaluation of indexed content, chronological classification of relevant artefacts, correlation with other file system and registry traces, and full documentation of all investigative 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 Search Database 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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