Method and apparatus for diagnosis and repair of computer...

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2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Beausoliel, Robert W (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C719S327000

Reexamination Certificate

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07146542

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for diagnosing and repairing hardware and software problems relating to computer peripheral devices and their software drivers. The method and apparatus enumerate the devices, identify devices having errors, detect replacement software drivers and then un-install possibly defective software drivers so that they may be replaced automatically by the operating system, run hardware tests and attempt repairs on hardware devices.

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