Ftk Imager — 3.4.0.1 [best]
You might wonder why professionals still reference version 3.4.0.1 specifically. In many forensic labs, "validated" workflows are required. Once a specific version of a tool is tested and proven reliable in a courtroom setting, investigators are often hesitant to upgrade unless a new feature is strictly necessary. Version 3.4.0.1 is known for: It runs efficiently on older hardware.
Version 3.4.0.1 was used to create the .dd (raw) forensic images of the suspect's computer and removable media. ftk imager 3.4.0.1