Which Windows registry hive would be used to track the history of USB storage devices?

To track the history of USB storage devices on a Windows system, you would typically examine the Windows Registry under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM) hive. This is where information about hardware and system-wide configurations, including USB device history, is stored.

In particular, you can look into the SYSTEM subkey within HKLM, which contains information about device installations, including USB devices. However, please note that accessing and interpreting the Windows Registry should be done with caution and is typically performed by experienced IT professionals or forensics experts due to its sensitivity and complexity.