DVR Examiner Version 2.1.1 Released 2017-12-22 -Added support for the Prod2_264 filesystem -Resolved scan issues with the ICATCH_264 Filesystem DVR Examiner Version 2.1.0 Released 2017-11-15 - Added support for the DMD_264_M filesystem. - Added support for the RE4_264 filesystem. - Added support for inaccessible recovery from the HIK_264 filesystem. - Forensic imaging capability has been improved and restored. - Improved support for E01 forensic images, particularly over network connections. - Implemented clip "Tags" (small notes for each clip). - Implemented a per-channel motion sensitivity configuration. - Added an "Audit Log" report to see what has been done with a given clip or clips. - Added the ability to double click on saved case to load it within DVR Examiner. - Performance improvements for the following filesystems: RSF_264 (entire family), NVR_dc - General improvements and added support for frame-level timestamps within UAVTECH_M4 and L64. - Implemented a keep-alive process to keep Windows from putting disks to sleep when not in use. - Implemented detection for SSF_xm_MPEG. - Added the ability to clear recent images and saved cases. - Resolved the issue of very slow exports of open format video clips due to a memory leak. - Improved performance of selecting all (or many) clips within the clip list. - Addressed small issues with artifacting in certain circumstances with the following filesystems: hikfat, SS_MPEG, UAVTECH_M4 - Resolved the issue of having to remove/reinsert the dongle after an application crash. - Resolved an issue with no clips found during a scan of IFS filesystems in certain situations. - Resolved an issue that would potentially cause Windows to blue screen when a disk has gone to sleep. - Resolved several issues related to saving/loading a case. - Improved retry/error handling/notification when a connection to a disk is lost. - Added page specific links to User Guide. - Added source data information to ribbon Help tab. - Added ability to set a default export directory. - Fixed issue when tabbing on the Case Information screen. DVR Examiner Version 2.0.4.0 Released 2017-09-19 - Improved save case functionality. - Identified issue when saving a case after an export. - Added detection for RE4_264. - Fixed an issue with detection for RE4_MPEG. - Resolved an issue with hashes for open format files not appearing in the export report. - Resolved an issue with IDENT_264 where progress was not displaying during a scan. - Addressed an issue with video properties and motion analysis jobs not running properly. - Resolved an issue with export jobs not starting when a video properties job is currently running. - Addressed an issue with the XFS base file system when reading very fragmented files. - Addressed an issue with the STL family where the camera name contained invalid characters. - Made improvements to the user experience program. - Made updates to licensing. - Fixed issue when opening User Guide when not internet connected. DVR Examiner Version 2.0.3.0 Released 2017-09-12 - Disabled DVR Examiner Imager in preperation for a new version. - Miscellaneous UI Updates. - Added support for the NVP_3000P filesystem. - Added support for a new variant of the STL filesystem. - Addressed issue with high CPU when using DVR Examiner. - Addressed issue with large VVF exports. - Addressed issue with exporting large DHFS_41 clips. DVR Examiner Version 2.0.2 Released 2017-08-18 - Includes a new filesystem database with the following updates: o Updated support for the Mirage_HiSi and Mirage_IVNET filesystems to address scanning issues. o Updated support for the ef_264 filesystem to address scanning and export issues. This filesystem now supports open format export and preview. o Added support for the Mirage_HiSi3511 filesystem which is a variant of the Mirage_HiSi filesystem. o Added detection for the NVP_3000P filesystem. o Addressed scanning and preview issues with the UWARE_264 filesystem. o Addressed scanning issues with the SSF family of filesystems. o Addressed a detection issue with NAFS_264. o Other small issues addressed. - Addressed a general memory usage issue which was affecting large open format exports from most filesystems. - Addressed a crash that occured in certain situations when attempting to complete a forensic imaging process. - Addressed UI issues in several places where buttons should be disabled/enabled based on context. DVR Examiner Version 2.0.1 Released 2017-07-27 - Greatly improved scan speed for dongle-based users. - Resolved several issues with playback in Preview. - Resolved several issues with metadata overlay and watermark sizing in Preview. - Resolved issues utilizing case license keys issued from 1.X. - Resolved an issue with license keys and existing 1.X installs. - Resolved several costmetic user interface issues. DVR Examiner Version 2.0.0 Released 2017-07-19 - Completely new and updated user interface with improved support for high DPI displays and scalability between different monitor resolutions. - New landing screen to make it even easier to get started. - Native support for E01 forensic images along with existing support for raw/DD forensic images. - New Detection Results screen providing detailed information on the features and formats supported for each filesystem. - New Scan Options window allowing user to configure special scan options o Scan for Inaccessible (deleted) video. o Scan for additional video properties (video resolution and thumbnails). o Begin Export on Scan Completion: Queue an export to begin immediately after the scan. completes, completely automating the recovery process from start to finish. o Apply Advanced Filters to the scan, export or other options. - Updated Clip List o Clip List populates live during the scan, providing insight into what video is available even before the scan completes. o New tabbed interface with ribbon menu – access most features and options directly from the clip list. o Enhanced filtering/sorting capabilities including new clip size and duration filters. o Side bar featuring additional clip information, thumbnails, notes, and quick filters. o ‘Per Clip Offset’ - set an additional date/time offset to a specific clip or clips. o Sort based on Motion Analysis results making it even easier to find the video you need – see below for more information. - Integrated Video Previewer o Preview video directly within DVR Examiner – no need for players, codecs or Windows Media Player o Metadata overlay – You can now choose to overlay the date/time (including adjusted date/time) in the preview window on supported systems that do not ‘burn in’ the date/time. o Choose the position (4 corners) and color of the metadata overlay to ensure it doesn’t impact areas of interest within the video o Save a still image of the current preview frame (including the optional Metadata Overlay). o Save an AVI of the current preview clip (without Metadata Overlay). o Document and save notes while previewing the video. o Preview multiple videos at the same time. o Float Preview tabs outside of the main application for side-by-side viewing. o Jump directly to motion events. - Motion Analysis (Beta) o Identifies instances of motion within a clip o Provides the total motion percentage within the clip list for easy sorting o Generates a ‘Motion Score’ relative to other similar clips from the same channel in the current clip list view to identify clips that have higher or lower levels of motion than average. o Motion Analysis is in beta as we make adjustments to the default sensitivity levels and add additional features – please send us your feedback! - New Exporting Interface o Easily see all the clips selected for export and the progress of each clip. o Identify which clips, and which formats, encountered errors during the export. o Pause/cancel an export. o Queue multiple exports to run in the background. o Select from 4 different folder structures to organize your exported video. - Big Improvements in Save/Load o Speed of save/load process increased significantly. o File size of saved cases reduced significantly. - New Job Engine o Tasks such as scanning, preview, and export are processed as jobs allowing you to queue multiple tasks. o Preview video while the scan is still running. o Queue multiple different exports. o Preview video while an export is running. - Filesystem Updates o Added support for the RE4_MPEG filesystem. o Added support (including inaccessible recovery) for the no_efi_2013 filesystem. o Added inaccessible recovery for the RSF_264 family of filesystems (RSF_264, RSF_264_NS, RSF_264_ES, RSF_264_E_ES) o Updated backend to allow for faster filesystem updates. - Other improvements o Customizable date/time formatting for our international users. The selected format is used throughout the application. o Improved licensing backend – you can now connect and check for a dongle after you start DVR Examiner. o New Support Data Request allows DME Forensics to better assist in technical support situations. o User Experience Program – Optionally allow DME Forensics to anonymously collect statistics about the speed and frequency of certain operations to improve DVR Examiner. No case related data is collected.