Belkasoft Live RAM Capturer review
A focused Windows utility for portable, kernel-mode RAM acquisition.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Belkasoft Live RAM Capturer is a free Windows utility for acquiring volatile memory from computers that are running. It is aimed at forensic practitioners who need a focused way to preserve RAM for later examination, rather than a complete computer-forensics workflow. Separate 32-bit and 64-bit builds address the corresponding Windows environments, and captured memory is saved as a raw dump.
Its strongest distinction is the acquisition method. Belkasoft describes kernel-mode capture using 32-bit and 64-bit kernel drivers, designed to acquire memory even when anti-dumping protections are active. The utility runs without installation and can be launched from removable media such as a USB drive, which suits field acquisition where adding software to the target machine is undesirable. The result is a captured dump, not an analysis workspace: the vendor describes examination as a separate step, using Belkasoft X or another analysis tool.
The narrow scope makes this a fit for Windows-focused investigators who need a free, portable RAM acquisition utility and already have a process or tool for examining raw dumps. It is less suitable for teams seeking a single application for acquisition and subsequent forensic analysis, or for work on platforms other than Windows. The product is described as freeware, but requesting the vendor's download requires a professional email. That request process is worth considering when choosing a tool for rapid or tightly controlled deployments.
Belkasoft Live RAM Capturer pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Captures live volatile memory into raw dumps.
- Portable operation needs no installation and supports USB launch.
- Kernel-mode capture is designed to work despite active anti-dumping protections.
- Where it doesn't
- Windows only, with separate builds for 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
- Acquisition only; dump analysis requires Belkasoft X or another tool.
- The vendor requires a professional email to request the freeware download.
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