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Course 36 - Windows Forensics and Tools | Episode 2: Windows Forensic Imaging and Drive Nomenclature
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- CyberCode Academy
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- May 31, 2026
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Summary
In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Windows forensic imaging and data structure fundamentals1. What is Forensic Imaging? A bit-by-bit, sector-by-sector copy of a storage device Captures everything, not just visible files 🔹 What it Includes Active files and folders Deleted files Unallocated space Slack space 👉 Key Difference: Not a backup → it is an exact forensic replica 2. Why Forensic Imaging Matters Preserves original evidence Prevents modification of: File timestamps Metadata 👉 Legal Importance: Required for court-admissible investigations 3. Physical vs Logical Drives (Windows Naming)🔹 Physical Drives Identified as: Disk 0 Disk 1 Represent actual hardware 🔹 Logical Drives Represent partitions using letters: C: D: E: 👉 Analogy: Physical disk → entire cabinet Logical drives → drawers inside the cabinet 🔹 Historical Note A: and B: reserved for floppy disks 4. File System Hierarchy🔹 Structure Levels Volume (highest level) Partition Directory (folder) File 🔹 File Definition A logical grouping of related data 👉 Key Insight: Understanding hierarchy helps in locating and analyzing evidence 5. Processes and Threads (Execution Basics) Process → running program Thread → smallest execution unit within a process 👉 Why it matters: Helps track: Program execution Malicious activity 6. Data Integrity & Verification🔹 Hashing Concept Generate a unique fingerprint for data 🔹 Algorithm Example MD5 hash 🔹 Key Properties Same file → same hash Rename file → hash unchanged Change 1 bit → completely different hash 👉 Use Case: Verify forensic image integrity 7. Chain of Trust in Forensics Acquire image → generate hash Analyze copy → compare hash again 👉 Goal: Ensure no tampering occurred Key Takeaways Forensic imaging captures complete disk data, including hidden content Physical and lo…