Release History and Change Log

The following links will take you to the full release history and change logs for the current major version of HstEx®.


HstEx v5.8

  • Change Log v5.8We are pleased to announce the release of HstEx® version 5.8, another milestone in our relentless pursuit of excellence in digital forensic solutions. This release is meticulously crafted to enhance your investigative capabilities, ensuring you extract crucial digital evidence with unparalleled precision and efficiency.

HstEx v5.7

  • Change Log v5.7We are pleased to announce the release of HstEx® Version 5.7. There have been a number of changes to the structure of supported SQLite tables, so we have adapted for the changes and improved our recovery. We have added support for the latest browsers, ensuring we have the most comprehensive support available for the recovery of browser evidence.

HstEx v5.6

  • Change Log v5.6We are pleased to announce the release of HstEx® Version 5.6. This update brings you new features and support, ensuring that you have the latest tools at your disposal for effective digital forensic analysis and browser data recovery.

HstEx v5.5

  • Change Log v5.5HstEx® Version 5.5 includes improved handling of Expert Witness image files as well as improved carving of SQLite database entries. We have also added support for the changes in the latest browsers and made a number of changes to improve the performance of our unique search and recovery routines. You will be pleased with the results as HstEx® is the most comprehensive carver for recovering browser evidence available today.

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