Temporary Files ( %temp% )

• Purpose: Stores temporary data created by Windows and applications during operation.

• Location: C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Temp (Access via Win+R -> %temp%)

• Key Artifacts:

  • JnativeHook: Some Java-based autoclickers utilize the JnativeHook library and may drop a JnativeHook-{random numbers}.dll file in this directory upon execution. The file's creation/modification time indicates execution time.

Note: This is not entirely reliable. Not all Java cheats use this library, and the file can be easily deleted (check USN Journal for deletions).

• Unpacked Archives: Files run directly from within compressed archives (e.g., .zip, .rar) might be temporarily extracted here. Look for folders like Rar$ or 7z$ followed by temporary names, potentially containing the executed file. The modification times of these temporary files/folders can indicate recent activity.

  • Purpose: The Temp folder is a designated storage location used by Windows and various applications to store temporary data files created during their operation or installation. This can include temporary copies of files being edited, installation cache files, logs, or files extracted from archives.

  • Location: The primary user Temp folder is located within the user's profile: C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Temp. It can be quickly accessed via the Run dialog (Win+R) by typing %temp% and pressing Enter.

  • Key Artifacts for ScreenSharing:

    • JnativeHook DLLs: Certain Java-based cheats, particularly some autoclickers, utilize a library called JnativeHook to interact with system input. When these cheats are executed, they often drop a DLL file named JnativeHook-{random numbers}.dll into the %temp% directory. The creation or modification timestamp of this DLL file directly indicates the time the cheat was executed. However, this method is not entirely reliable. Not all Java cheats use this specific library, and the file can be easily deleted by the user or cleanup tools. If the file is suspected but missing, checking the USN Journal ($UsnJrnl) for recent FILE_DELETE events matching the JnativeHook*.dll pattern in the %temp% path is essential.

    • Unpacked Archives: When users run an executable directly from within a compressed archive (like a .zip or .rar file) without fully extracting it first, the archiving tool often temporarily extracts the necessary files to a subdirectory within %temp%. These temporary folders might have names like Rar${random} or 7z${random}. Examining the contents and modification times of these temporary folders and the files within them can reveal recently executed programs that were run from archives.