Microsoft Maps

Overview

Evidence: Microsoft Maps Description: Collect Microsoft Maps Locations Category: Applications Platform: windows Short Name: mmps Is Parsed: No Sent to Investigation Hub: No Collect File(s): Yes

Background

Microsoft Maps app stores search history, saved locations, routes, and favorites in database files. This data reveals places the user has searched for, directions requested, and locations of interest.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about microsoft maps.

Collection Method

This collector gathers database files from the Microsoft Maps app package LocalState directories, collecting location search and navigation history.

Forensic Value

Maps data reveals user movement patterns, locations of interest, planned routes, and geographical context for investigations. This can establish connections to crime scenes, identify surveillance targets, or corroborate timelines.