X-ways Forensics
X-ways Forensics is a piece of forensic software that has been around for awhile now. I took a look at it about a year ago, while impressed, I wasn’t quite ready to shell out the almost 1000 US Dollars to purchase it. Recently, I requested another trial of the software. I did some testing and experimentation with the software.
I was very impressed with its user interface and its abilities. One thing that it does that is very nice is sorting pictures by skin tone percentage. If you work a lot of cases where that is a big factor, like I do, that is a GREAT time saving tool. It will save me a lot of time browsing assorted photos and cached website graphics.
The interface is usable and as intuitive as forensic software gets. This software is not really for the casual computer user. I would recommend it more for people on the tech level of forensic examiners and network administrators.
The ability to interpret NTFS and locate deleted files was excellent.
BEST OF ALL, it did not freeze or crash once while I was testing it. This is very unlike some high priced forensic software I have at work….. Examiners have a motto for this other software, “Save early and save often!” X-Ways seems to be far more stable and it cost less than half as much.
After I purchase it, I will try to get back with a more detailed review.