File system investigator

If you're looking for a reliable and efficient file system viewer and data extraction tool, FileSystem Investigator may be just what you need. This software is platform independent and allows users to view target file systems in a forensicly safe manner by bypassing normal operating system mechanisms. With FileSystem Investigator, you can extract files and entire directory trees from source file systems with ease.

One of the many benefits of FileSystem Investigator is that it is written in platform-neutral Java, making it possible to examine file systems outside of their native environment. For instance, you can view a Linux file system while running under Windows. The software directly accesses the source disk and processes data using its own built-in file system drivers, ensuring that it is safe to be used for forensic investigations.

Furthermore, FileSystem Investigator will not write to the source media, thus preserving important timestamps. The software can also read disk-image files, including those created by dd. You can extract files and directory structures from the source drive and save them for further use or analysis.

Nevertheless, there are some limitations to be aware of when using FileSystem Investigator. Due to Java's limitations, special files such as device nodes, pipes, sockets and links cannot be extracted. The only requirement to use FileSystem Investigator is Java Runtime Environment version 1.4 or later.

If you want to install FileSystem Investigator, all you need to do is unpack the distribution and run it with the following command: java -jar rossifstoolsui.jar. Overall, FileSystem Investigator is a powerful and reliable tool for viewing file systems and extracting data in a safe and efficient manner.