What privileges are required to modify Amcache.hve, and what methods can be used to delete a single record?

Modifying Amcache.hve requires System privileges because the file is protected. Two approaches are described: manually using regedit.exe loaded with System privileges, or via a PowerShell script that loads the hive, enumerates registry keys, matches the target record, deletes the entire parent key, exports the new hive, and unloads it. The script checks for System privileges at the start. These methods build on the fundamentals covered in Penetration Techniques - Acquisition and Clearing of Windows System File Execution Records.