Windows creates these LNK files on a frequent basis and their creation is performed in the background without the explicit knowledge of the user. In addition to user created LNK files, the Windows operating system automatically creates LNK files when a user opens a non-executable file or document. Shortcut files are most often referred to as Link files by forensic analysts based on their. A shortcut file is a small file which has information used to access or point to another file (Lee, FOR500 Windows Forensic Analysis Textbook, Volume 3 Core Windows Forensics II: USB Devices and Shell Items 2018, 8). Windows users can create shortcut files on the systems they use. Since Windows 7, Jump Lists and LNK Files have been a valuable source for computer user activity to forensic investigators. This works on both Metro UI and Desktop, even when you are in the middle of Metro App.Tools: Magnet Forensics AXIOM version 4.7 Swipe just like a “ >” sign across the left board and the switch list will automatically slide out. Swipe in from outside of the left board on your screen and swipe right out without lifting up your finger. Move cursor to the top left corner and slide down along the left board without clicking anything. You can also use Win+Shift+Tab to cycle through from bottom up. Use Win+Tab keyboard shortcut that used to bring up that very impressive 3D app switchboard in Windows 7 to cycle through the running apps from top down. Instead, Windows 8 introduces a new feature called Switch List, see screenshot above, that pops up when called from the left edge of your screen, opposite from the Charm Bar. Let’s face the fact, because of this mixed UI with Metro and traditional desktop, the traditional way of app switching is no long apply, therefore, there is no more Alt+Tab to switch through the running applications in this new Windows 8 system.
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