Forensic Services
Computer Forensics
Forensic imaging and analysis of laptops, desktops, and external storage. Recover deleted files, track USB activity, expose browser history, and produce court-ready evidence from any Windows, macOS, or Linux system.
Evidence We Recover
What We Can Extract
From deleted documents to hidden USB activity — we forensically image every drive and surface the evidence relevant to your matter.
Deleted File Recovery
When a file is deleted from a computer, it isn't immediately erased — it remains in unallocated storage until overwritten. We recover documents, emails, images, and spreadsheets that were deleted days, weeks, or even months ago.
- Documents, spreadsheets & PDFs
- Deleted emails and attachments
- Images and video files
- Database records
- Archive files (ZIP, RAR)
- Recycle bin contents and beyond
USB & Device Activity
- USB drive insertion history with timestamps
- Device serial numbers and labels
- Files copied to removable media
- External drive connection logs
- Printer activity records
Browser & Internet Activity
- Browser history across all major browsers
- Search terms and queries
- Downloaded files
- Web-based email activity
- Private/incognito browsing artefacts
File & System Activity
- File access, modification & deletion timestamps
- User account login and logout events
- Application installation and usage history
- System event logs
Email & Communications
- Outlook, Thunderbird & other email clients
- Deleted emails and folder structures
- Email metadata and headers
- Calendar and contact data
We support all major operating systems and file systems — NTFS, APFS, ext4, and more. On-site acquisition available for systems that cannot leave the premises.
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How Oxygen Forensic Detective Analyses Computer Evidence
Oxygen Forensic Detective isn't just a mobile tool. Its computer forensics capabilities include complete file system imaging, deleted file carving, and analysis of Windows, macOS, and Linux systems — using the same court-recognised methodology trusted by law enforcement in over 150 countries.
Complete file system imaging
Write-blocked acquisition of all drive types — HDD, SSD, NVMe, and external media. Bit-for-bit copies are verified with MD5 and SHA-256 hashes before any analysis begins.
Deleted file carving
Scans unallocated disk space to recover file signatures even when directory entries have been removed — recovering documents, images, and databases that standard tools miss.
Timeline and activity analysis
Reconstructs user activity from multiple system artefacts simultaneously — event logs, registry entries, browser databases, LNK files, and prefetch data — to build a complete picture of what happened.
All major operating systems and file systems supported
Countries where this forensic methodology is recognised by courts
The Process
How Computer Forensics Works
Device Collected
Your computer is collected or delivered to us. Condition is photographed and documented. Tamper-evident seals applied immediately.
Forensic Imaging
A bit-for-bit forensic copy is created using hardware write-blockers. MD5 and SHA-256 hashes verify the copy is identical to the original.
Analysis
We examine the forensic image for the specific evidence relevant to your matter — deleted files, USB logs, browser history, email data, and more.
Report & Return
A court-admissible forensic report is delivered with methodology, findings, and analyst declaration. Your device is returned promptly.
Get in Touch
Ready to have your device examined?
Call for a free, no-obligation assessment of your situation. We'll tell you honestly what's possible and what it costs — before you commit to anything.
Practical Guidance
Before You Call Us
A few simple steps taken now can significantly improve what we're able to recover — and how well your evidence holds up in court.
Stop using the device
Every action taken on a phone or computer after an incident can overwrite deleted data. The sooner you stop using it, the better your chances of recovery.
Don't delete anything
Even if messages or files seem damaging, deleting them now can harm your case and may itself be viewed unfavourably by a court. Leave everything as it is.
Do not factory reset
A factory reset makes forensic recovery significantly harder and in some cases impossible. Even if advised by someone else — do not reset the device before speaking to us.
Write down what happened
A brief timeline — what occurred, when, and what you're hoping to find — helps us focus the examination and give you a more accurate assessment on your first call.
Common Questions
Computer Forensics FAQ
01 Do you need to take my computer away?
02 What if the hard drive is encrypted?
03 Do you support Mac as well as Windows?
04 Can you recover deleted files from a hard drive?
05 Can you tell if files were deliberately deleted?
06 How long does computer forensics take?
Client Feedback
What Clients Say
Real outcomes from real people — names abbreviated to protect privacy.
“Our departing employee had wiped their laptop before returning it. Digital Forensics Group recovered the USB transfer logs and the files they'd copied. That evidence was decisive in the Fair Work proceedings.”
HR Manager
Employee Misconduct · Brisbane, QLD
“I needed to prove that documents had been altered before signing. The timestamp analysis in the forensic report made it absolutely clear — the files had been modified three days after the date printed on them.”
P.K.
Civil Litigation · Sydney, NSW
“Fast, professional, and the report was exactly what our barrister needed. They explained every step of the process clearly and were available to answer questions from our legal team directly.”
Commercial Solicitor
Corporate Dispute · Melbourne, VIC
Get in Touch
Start Your Confidential Enquiry
Tell us briefly about your situation. We respond within one business day with an honest assessment — no obligation to proceed.
+61 499 475 408
Mon–Fri, business hours AEST
Nerang, Gold Coast QLD
Serving all of Australia & New Zealand