How does DVR Examiner work to recover deleted and inaccessible video footage? We explain the technical details of how we are able to find the footage your DVR may not even see.
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There are many aspects of a DVR that will not work with traditional computer forensics. This is why we’ve created DVR Examiner to help save time and money when reviewing DVR video footage. Read more about some of the issues facing computer forensics in this post.
We have all heard the saying, “not all that glitters is gold,” and when it comes to selecting and retaining a forensic expert, you want the real deal. When you are hiring any type of expert – forensic or otherwise – you should thoroughly vet any expert you wish to retain.
Understanding what to do when you encounter a DVR in the field that isn’t working can be crucial to preserving any evidence that may exist on the device. The below list of tips and tricks can help you get a DVR up and running again. Next time you find a “non-working” DVR, follow these steps.
We took a look at how to best power off a DVR before using DVR Examiner or seizing the device, especially when the DVR doesn’t even have a shutdown option.
So, you’ve just been handed a hard drive from your boss who gives instructions to find all the vital information on a storage device. You are immedietly excited for your first solo assignment, until you look down at the hard drive and think: “Now what do I do?” Do you plug it in to your computer andRead more
You are recovering video from a DVR system with multiple hard drives and the manual tells you that the system uses RAID – can DVR Examiner help you? Before attempting the recovery, you should investigate a little further to determine the best course of action. General Considerations Are you dealing with a PC-based DVR orRead more
We are often asked what type of DVR system someone should purchase for their home or business and if there is a specific brand or model we recommend. The truth is, it is usually more about how you configure the system (including the cameras) than which system you buy. Sure, there are some really cheapRead more
We want DVR Examiner to complement your workflow and make your life easier. Not everyone works in the same method, and the DVR Examiner options window is the place to go to customize DVR Examiner and make it your own. This window allows you to change settings on how DVR Examiner looks, auto fills selectedRead more
With the 1.10.0 release of DVR Examiner, we introduced support for the Vineyard_R filesystem. One of the difficulties with the system is that the proprietary files are actually created by the proprietary player – not by the DVR. In order to create these files under normal circumstances, you would connect the hard drive to yourRead more
