Examiner Plus Setup, Installation, Mode Checklist
Here is a step-by-step checklist version of the Cyacomb Examiner setup guide. This format is optimized for users—easy to follow, printable, and task-oriented.
✅ Cyacomb Examiner Setup & Installation Checklist
🔐 1. Access & Preparation
☐ Confirm access to Cyacomb Support Portal
☐ Register for an account (if needed)
☐ Ensure you have:
- ☐ Cyacomb USB licence dongle
- ☐ Admin rights on your computer
☐ Confirm internet access for downloads
📥 2. Download Required Files
Software
☐ Download Cyacomb Examiner / Examiner Plus Installer Package
☐ Download Cyacomb Forensic OS
☐ Download Dongle Maker tool
Filters
☐ Download all available Contraband Filters
☐ Download IWF Similarity Filter
☐ (Optional) Download:
- ☐ Project VIC filters
- ☐ INTERPOL filters
Supporting Software
☐ Install Apple Devices software (for iOS scanning)
📂 3. Prepare Files & Folders
☐ Extract all downloaded ZIP files
☐ Create folders:
- ☐
Contraband Filters - ☐
Cyacomb User Manuals
☐ Move extracted filters into Contraband Filters folder
💻 4. Install Software (Correct Order)
☐ Install Cyacomb Forensic OS
☐ Install Dongle Maker
☐ Install Cyacomb Examiner Plus
⚠️ Do NOT launch the software yet
🔑 5. Configure Cyacomb USB (Dongle)
Initialize USB
☐ Insert Cyacomb USB dongle
☐ Open Dongle Maker
☐ Select Create USB
☐ Select correct USB device
☐ Click Next
Configure Settings
☐ Choose validation level
☐ Enable report thumbnails (if required)
☐ Review configuration options
Add Filters
☐ Click Select Contraband Filter Files
☐ Load all filters from your folder
⚠️ Do NOT add IWF Similarity Filter for Live/Bootable mode
Add Keyword Lists
☐ Upload .txt keyword files for filename scan
(Keywords can be provided if needed)
Finalize USB
☐ Confirm prompts (license remains intact)
☐ Complete setup process
☐ Close Dongle Maker
▶️ 6. Launch & Use Cyacomb Examiner
Installed Mode (Recommended)
☐ Insert Cyacomb USB
☐ Launch Cyacomb Examiner
✅ Supports:
- ☐ Drives (HDD/SSD/USB)
- ☐ Mobile devices
- ☐ Forensic images
Live Mode
☐ Insert USB into target computer
☐ Open File Explorer
☐ Navigate to Cyacomb USB
☐ Launch Examiner
⚠️ Notes:
- ☐ Minor system artifacts may occur
- ☐ Mobile scanning NOT supported
Bootable Mode
☐ Insert USB into powered-off device
☐ Boot system from USB
☐ Launch Examiner
⚠️ Notes:
- ☐ Cannot scan locked encrypted drives
- ☐ Requires boot menu access
📱 7. Mobile Device Setup (Installed Mode Only)
iOS Devices
☐ Tap “Trust This Computer”
☐ Enable access to photos/videos
☐ Set auto-lock to Never
Android Devices
☐ Enable File Transfer / USB Mode
☐ Confirm device is visible in File Explorer
🔐 8. Licensing
☐ Ensure USB dongle is inserted during use
☐ Verify no “No license detected” message
⚠️ 9. Best Practices (Required for Use)
☐ Disconnect target device from network
☐ Use write blocker (if available)
☐ Isolate forensic workstation
🛠 10. Troubleshooting Checklist
USB Issues
☐ Remove other USB devices
☐ Reinsert Cyacomb USB
Mobile Device Not Detected
☐ Confirm device shows in Windows File Explorer
☐ Check USB mode / permissions
Setup Errors
☐ Retry Dongle Maker process
☐ Contact support if issue persists
📞 11. Support
☐ Contact support if needed:
✅ Completion Check
☐ Software installed successfully
☐ USB configured
☐ Filters loaded
☐ Scan launched successfully
💡 Quick Tip
✔ For best results, use Installed Mode with write blockers
✔ Use Live or Bootable only for field triage scenarios