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1 - Computer Forensics || Windows Registry
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Undergraduate 4
11/06/2018

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Term
Systems, users, applications and hardware in Windows make use of what to store their configuration and is constantly accesses for reference during their operation?
Definition
Windows Registry
Term
What kind of database is the Windows Registry?
Definition
Hierarchical Database
Term
Describe The Windows Registry
Definition
Central Repository For Configuration Data
Term
What is another way of saying that information could be helpful for forensic examiners?
Definition
Potential Evidential Value
Term
How are settings referenced in a hierarchical structure?
Definition
Using paths similar to file paths in Windows.
Term
What are computer accounts, user accounts, groups and other security related objects?
Definition
Security Principles
Term
What does SID stand for?
Definition
Security Identifier
Term
What does a SID always start with?
Definition
S
Term
What is the first number in a SID?
Definition
SID Version
Term
What is the Second Number in a SID?
Definition
Indicates the identifier authority
Term
What does 5 as an identifier authority usually represent?
Definition
NT Authority
Term
What are numbers that uniquely identify objects such as computers, program components, and devices?
Definition
GUIDs
Term
What Does GUID stand for?
Definition
Globally Unique Identifiers
Term
How are GUIDs structured?
Definition
16‐byte hexadecimal numbers in groups of 4, 2, 2, 2, and 6 bytes.

A dash divides each group of digits, and curly brackets enclose the whole number.
Term
What Are The 5 Root Keys?
Definition
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)
HKEY_USERS (HKU)
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC)
Term
Why Do We Use Regedit?
Definition
Windows Explorer cannot see inside the registry, so we have to use it to see file rootkeys.
Term
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Definition
Regedit Key Pane
Term
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Definition
Regedit Value Pane
Term
Key in Registry Structure is similar to what in a Windows File System?
Definition
Folder
Term
Value in Registry Structure is similar to what in a Windows File System?
Definition
File
Term
Value Name in Registry Structure is similar to what in a Windows File System?
Definition
Filename
Term
Type in Registry Structure is similar to what in a Windows File System?
Definition
File Extension
Term
Data in Registry Structure is similar to what in a Windows File System?
Definition
File Contents
Term
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Definition
HKEY_CLASS_ROOT
Term
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Definition
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Term
Contains Information On Installed Hardware and Software
Definition
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Term
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Definition
HKEY_USERS
Term
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Definition
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
Term
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Definition
HKEY_DYN_DATA
Term
What are registry branches stored in unique files?
Definition
Hives
Term
Hives are specific branches in what two Root Keys?
Definition
HKEY_USER and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Term
Extension:
None
Definition
Extension Description:
Hive File
Term
Extension:
.alt
Definition
Extension Description:
In Windows 2000, System.alt is a back-up of the System hive file.
Term
Extension:
.log
Definition
Extension Description:
Transaction log of changes to a hive.
Term
Extension:
.sav
Definition
Extension Description:
Copy of a hive file made at the end of the text mode phase of the Windows set-up program.
Term
What is a collection of files containing system and user information?
Definition
Registry
Term
What is a Windows utility for viewing and modifying data in the Registry?
Definition
Registry Editor
Term
What is a category of a registry?
Definition
HKEY
Term
What are folders inside of a HKEY?
Definition
Key
Term
What is a key displayed under another key?
Definition
Subkey
Term
What is a key and its contents, including subkeys?
Definition
Branch
Term
What is a name and data in a key?
Definition
Value
Term
What is the abbreviation for most-recently-used?
Definition
MRU
Term
What is the function of this key:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ComDlg32\OpenSavePidMRU (\OpenSaveMRU in XP)
Definition
Maintains a list of recently opened or saved files via typical Windows Explorer‐style common dialog boxes.
Term
What is the function of this key:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ComDlg32\LastVisitedPidMRU (\LastVisitedMRU in XP)
Definition
Correlates to the previous OpenSaveMRU key to provide extra information.
Term
Each binary registry value under the following key contains what?:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ComDlg32\LastVisitedPidMRU (\LastVisitedMRU in XP)
Definition
A recently used program executable filename, and the folder path of a file to which the program has been used to open or save it.
Term
What does the following key maintain:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RecentDocs
Definition
List of files recently executed or opened through Windows Explorer.
Term
What does the following key correspond to:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RecentDocs
Definition
%USERPROFILE%\Recent (My Recent Documents).
Term
What does the following key maintain:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU
Definition
A list of entries executed using the Start>Run commands.
Term
What does the MRUList value maintain?
Definition
A list of alphabets which refer to the respective values. The alphabets are arranged according to the order the entries is being added.
Term
What does the following key contain:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs
Definition
Listing of 25 recent URLs (or file path) that is typed in the Internet Explorer (IE) or Windows Explorer address bar.
Term
What does the following key maintain:

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
Definition
Windows virtual memory (paging file) configuration.
Term
What does the following key contain:

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
Definition
A registry value called ClearPagefileAtShutdown.
Term
What specifies whether Windows should clear off the paging file when the computer shutdowns?

What file should a forensic investigator always check before shutdown during evidence collection?
Definition
ClearPagefileAtShutdown
Term
What is each subkey in the following key:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
Definition
An installed program in the computer.
Term
All programs listed in Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs correspond to one of the listed subkeys for what Registry Key?
Definition
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
Term
Each subkey of the following registry key contains what?:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
Definition
Display Name and UninstallString
Term
What is the file path for a file's uninstall program?
Definition
UninstallString
Term
What does this key contain:

HKLM \SYSTEM\MountedDevices
Definition
List of mounted devices
Term
What does this key contain:

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USBSTOR
Definition
List of mounted USB storage devices
Term
What is a tool that automates the viewing of USB device history for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista systems that can recover the device name, description, last plug/unplug date & time, and serial number?
Definition
USBDeview.exe
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