A CHFI has been asked to recover browser history from a seized Microsoft Edge browser on a Windows system. This is important to pinpoint the suspect's online activities. The suspect was known to clear their browser history frequently. Which tool and path would most efficiently recover the required data?
The most efficient way to recover browser history from a Microsoft Edge browser on a Windows system is by using the Browsing HistoryView tool and looking at the path C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WebCache. This path stores the WebCacheV01.dat file, which contains the browser history, including data that may not be immediately visible through typical browsing history methods because the suspect frequently cleared their browser history. This file typically retains more comprehensive browsing data that can be crucial for the investigation.
BrowsingHistoryView reads history data and displays the browsing history in one table It allows users to view the browsing history of all user profiles in a running system. Edge History Location: C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History
Edge History Location: C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History
has to be in History since Webcache is always stored in Roaming