Dynamic hardfile size allocation to secure data

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2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Cao, Chun (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

C713S100000

Reexamination Certificate

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10064087

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for access control of a hardfile responsive to a computer system having an operating system is disclosed. The method includes detecting a special boot condition during a pre-boot test of the computer system; and altering, in response to the special boot condition, an operating system access configuration of the hardfile. The system includes a computer system that adjusts an operating system access to a hardfile based upon various boot conditions.

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