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Artefact Guide

Look up a Windows artefact, its usual location and the questions it may help answer. The guide links sources to relevant tools. It is a reference catalogue, not an evidence-processing application.

Reference guide

Find Windows sources for an examination plan

Example input

  • The application's reference catalogue of artefact locations, uses and related tooling.

Result or controls shown

  • A reference view of potential sources, locations and related tools.
The artefact catalogue groups Windows sources with their locations, potential uses and linked tooling. It supports planning a focused examination. View full screen
The artefact catalogue groups Windows sources with their locations, potential uses and linked tooling. It supports planning a focused examination.

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Examination steps

Steps to review in your evaluation

  1. Start with the operating system and behaviour being investigated.

  2. Review candidate artefact locations and their possible evidential uses.

  3. Check whether those sources exist in the actual collection before choosing a tool.

Start with your requirements

Request an application demo

Tell us the source type and task you want to examine. We can plan a demo using suitable training material. Do not send confidential evidence.

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A useful first conversation

Let’s look at your workflow

Tell us what you examine, where you work and what you need to deliver.

Use the enquiry form to outline your role, intended use and potential order quantity. Do not send case material through a general enquiry.

Your enquiry goes to the SQFR team. Please do not include passwords or case evidence.