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Description
Sherlock Forensics Disk Imager is a specialized Windows application designed for the creation of forensic images from physical drives to assist in the acquisition of digital evidence. It generates raw DD images along with segmented files and EWF E01 formats, which are compatible with various forensic analysis applications. The tool meticulously documents case information, evidence details, and examiner data within a manifest and E01 metadata, while also calculating SHA-256 hashes and providing support for SHA-1 and MD5. Its verification process involves reading both the source drive and the completed image to ensure data integrity; other features include logging bad sectors, a console for live acquisitions, and a protective measure to prevent images from being saved back to the original drive. Aimed at professionals such as digital forensic examiners, law enforcement officials, incident response teams, and corporate investigators, it accommodates both dead-disk and live-acquisition processes on 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and 11. The application operates as a standalone executable, allowing it to function without the need for an installation or additional runtime dependencies, ensuring ease of use for its users. With its robust set of features, it stands out as a vital tool for those involved in the field of digital forensics.
Description
X-Ways Forensics serves as a sophisticated platform tailored for computer forensic analysts and stands as our premier offering. It is compatible with various Windows versions, including XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, 8, 8.1, 2012, 10, and 2016, accommodating both 32 Bit and 64 Bit systems, as well as standard, PE, and FE formats (with Windows FE detailed in multiple resources). In comparison to rival software, X-Ways Forensics proves to be significantly more efficient over time, is less demanding on system resources, often operates at a superior speed, uncovers deleted files and search results that competitors may overlook, and boasts numerous features that are absent in other tools. Being a German-engineered solution, it may offer a heightened level of reliability, comes at a much lower price point, has no excessive hardware demands, and avoids the complexities of database setup, enhancing its ease of use. Furthermore, X-Ways Forensics is entirely portable, allowing it to run directly from a USB drive on any compatible Windows machine without requiring installation, and can be downloaded and set up in mere seconds, taking up only a few megabytes rather than gigabytes. Built upon the foundation of the WinHex hex and disk editor, X-Ways Forensics integrates seamlessly into a highly effective workflow model, making it an essential tool for forensic examination. Its versatility and user-friendly design make it an attractive option for professionals in the field.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
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Pricing Details
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Free to download and use, with no trial period, feature restrictions or license fee.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$18,589
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Sherlock Forensics
Founded
2006
Country
Canada
Website
www.sherlockforensics.com/pages/sherlock-disk-imager.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
X-Ways
Country
Germany
Website
www.x-ways.net/forensics/
Product Features
Disk Imaging
Backup Scheduling
No
Bare-Metal Restore
No
Compression
No
Differential Backup
No
Disk Cloning
No
Encryption
No
Image Deployment
No
Incremental Backup
No
Web Access / Restoration
No