## AMCache

The AMCache is an stores metadata about program installation and execution for
Windows Application Compatibility.

The AMCache can be found on Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 and later in the file:

```
C:\Windows\AppCompat\Programs\Amcache.hve 
```

This file uses the Windows NT Registry File (REGF) format.

### References

* [ForensicsWiki: AMCache](https://forensics.wiki/amcache)
* [ForensicsWiki: Windows Application Compatibility](https://forensics.wiki/windows_application_compatibility)
* [Windows NT Registry File (REGF) format specification](https://github.com/libyal/libregf/blob/main/documentation/Windows%20NT%20Registry%20File%20(REGF)%20format.asciidoc)