Evidence: Microsoft Store Applications List
Description: Collect Microsoft Store Applications List Database
Category: Applications
Platform: windows
Short Name: strdb
Is Parsed: No
Sent to Investigation Hub: No
Collect File(s): Yes
Background
The Microsoft Store maintains a repository database of installed UWP applications, including installation details, versions, and metadata. This database tracks all Windows Store apps present on the system.
Data Collected
This collector gathers structured data about microsoft store applications list.
Collection Method
This collector gathers StateRepository (SRD) database files from the Windows AppRepository directory containing Microsoft Store application information.
Forensic Value
Store application data helps identify installed UWP apps, their versions, and installation times. This is valuable for detecting malicious apps, identifying software used in incidents, and understanding application usage.
