amcache

$ target-query <path/to/target> -f amcache

Details

Module	dissect.target.plugins.os.windows.amcache.AmcachePlugin
Output	records

Module documentation

Appcompat plugin for amcache.hve.

Supported registry keys:

for old version of Amcache: * File * Programs

for new version of Amcache: • InventoryDriverBinary • InventoryDeviceContainer • InventoryApplication • InventoryApplicationFile * InventoryApplicationShortcut

References:

• https://binaryforay.blogspot.com/2015/04/appcompatcache-changes-in-windows-10.html

• https://cyber.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/2019/01/anssi-coriin_2019-analysis_amcache.pdf

• https://aboutdfir.com/new-windows-11-pro-22h2-evidence-of-execution-artifact/

Function documentation

This is a namespace plugin. This means that by running this plugin, it will automatically run all other plugins under this namespace:

• amcache.applaunches

• amcache.application_files

• amcache.applications

• amcache.device_containers

• amcache.drivers

• amcache.files

• amcache.programs

• amcache.shortcuts