What needs to be clarified
Check evidence of transferring specified files to the submitted drive, correlate device identifiers and file traces, and distinguish confirmed access from copying assumptions.
Materials to prepare
- Bitstream images of the system disk and USB drive with checksums
- Disputed file list, original versions and checksums
- Device connection logs, filesystem records and surviving shortcuts
What to compare
Use working copies and record tools and integrity checks. Compare device identifiers, paths, file content and timestamps with filesystem-specific caveats. Treat shortcuts and recent-file lists as access traces; verify matching files by content and consider alternative arrival routes.
Possible outcome of the analysis
A technical timeline and per-file evidence table may support transfer through combined traces or leave it unresolved where the available materials are incomplete.
Limits of the conclusions
Connection proves no copying; an account record identifies no person. Missing traces do not exclude transfer, and subsequent use may alter or destroy records.