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The Windows Registry
As technology continues to advance, digital devices have become increasingly important in our daily lives. These devices—including computers, smartphones, and tablets—store a significant amount of data that can be crucial in investigations related to criminal activities, civil disputes, and corporate investigations. Digital forensic examiners play a vital role in investigating these cases by analyzing digital devices and the data stored on them.
One important aspect of digital forensics is Windows Registry analysis. The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that contains configuration settings and information on the operating system, software applications, and user profiles on a Windows computer. The registry is ...
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