The correct answer is C. Prefetch Files.
Prefetch files contain traces of applications installed, run, or uninstalled from a system. Prefetch files are created by Windows to optimize application loading times and contain information such as:
Application name and path
Execution time and frequency
File access history
Prefetch files are stored in the Windows Prefetch folder (e.g., C:\Windows\Prefetch) and can be useful in digital forensics investigations to reconstruct a user's activity and identify installed or run applications.
Here's a brief overview of the other options:
A. Shortcut Files: Contain links to applications or files, but don't necessarily indicate installation or usage.
B. Virtual files: Don't exist in the context of Windows file systems.
D. Image Files: Contain graphical data, not application usage traces
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781635676969/pageid/657
Module 06: Windows Forensics / LO#04: Examine Windows Files and Metadata
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Prefetch Files: Examining the prefetch directory helps determine the applications that have been run on a system.
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Within Prefetch files, there are records of the application's execution path, dependent files, library files, and other information, as well as the application's launch parameters and execution time. These details can help forensic investigators determine the applications that were installed and run on a system, including traces of uninstalled applications. By analyzing Prefetch files, investigators can gather valuable information about the system's usage, the timing and frequency of application executions, and other key details. This can assist in reconstructing the system's activity history and identifying potential security issues.
Prefetch file store the data regarding the applications
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