Shell Bags

Description: Which folders were accessed on the local machine, the network, and/or removable devices. Evidence of previously existing folders after deletion/overwrite. When certain folders were accessed.

Location: Windows Explorer:

  • C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\USRCLASS.DAT
    • USRCLASS.DAT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags
    • USRCLASS.DAT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU

Desktop:

  • C:\Users\<username>\NTUSER.DAT
    • NTUSER.DAT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU
    • NTUSER.DAT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags

Notes: Stores information about which folders were most recently browsed by the user.

Analysis:
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