Course 36 - Windows Forensics and Tools | Episode 10: Decoding Metadata and File Internals
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- Published
- June 8, 2026
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- 22:28
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- Last updated
- Jun 10, 2026
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In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Windows Recycle Bin forensics and deleted file recovery1. Why the Recycle Bin Matters in ForensicsDeleting a file in Windows does not immediately erase itInstead, Windows:Moves it to a hidden system structureRenames itKeeps both metadata and data intact🔹 Key IdeaThe Recycle Bin is often a hidden evidence repository2. C…
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In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Windows Recycle Bin forensics and deleted file recovery1. Why the Recycle Bin Matters in ForensicsDeleting a file in Windows does not immediately erase itInstead, Windows:Moves it to a hidden system structureRenames itKeeps both metadata and data intact🔹 Key IdeaThe Recycle Bin is often a hidden evidence repository2. Core Forensic InsightDeleted files usually remain:On disk (physically intact)With modified references only👉 Result:Investigators can often reco
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