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Course 36 - Windows Forensics and Tools | Episode 6: From System Hives to Forensic Analysis

CyberCode Academy

Published
June 4, 2026
Duration
20:35
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In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Windows Registry structure and forensic analysis1. What is the Windows Registry?A centralized configuration database in WindowsStores system, user, and application settings🔹 Core IdeaThink of it as the brain of Windows configuration2. Registry StructureThe registry is organized in a strict hierarchy:🔹 ComponentsHivesK…

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In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Windows Registry structure and forensic analysis1. What is the Windows Registry?A centralized configuration database in WindowsStores system, user, and application settings🔹 Core IdeaThink of it as the brain of Windows configuration2. Registry StructureThe registry is organized in a strict hierarchy:🔹 ComponentsHivesKeysSubkeysValues🔹 AnalogyHive → main database fileKey → folderValue → actual data entry3. Main Root Keys🔹 Key Windows Registry RootsHKEY_LOCA

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