X Ways Trace is a computer forensics program for Windows that allows you to track and examine Internet browsing activity and removal of files via the Recycle Bin that took place. If you want to securely create copies of hard drives, you may use a utility called FTK Imager.

Brief review

The software solution was designed to decipher browser’s internal history and cache file index. It displays complete URLs, date and time of the last visit, usernames, files sizes, extensions and more. In addition, you have the option to sort entries by specifying a criteria. All the details compiled by the application may be exported to MS Excel. Please note, the examined items are not altered during the process.

Monitor Internet activity

The main advantage of busting this tool comes from the ability to read from one or more files, search folders, subfolders and even hard disks or their images in allocated, free and slack space, for traces of Internet activity. What is more, you can look up domains, files and usernames.

Track Recycle bin

It is necessary to note that the utility is capable of decrypting the hidden Recycle Bin info located in every recycled folder. This means, you can view the original path, filename, date and time of deletion, as well as size more, sometimes even if the Bin hast been emptied.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
gives you the ability to monitor Internet activity;
you can search for domains, files and usernames;
it is possible to view the Recycle Bin history.