Method and system for obtaining computer shutdown information

Details Method and system for obtaining computer shutdown information Method and system for obtaining computer shutdown information

2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Cao, Chun (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Digital data processing system initialization or configuration

C714S024000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07028172

ABSTRACT:
A method and a system for obtaining shutdown information for a computer allows a user to indicate a reason or reasons for the shutdown. The states of the user mode processes that are running on the computer are saved for later analysis. The state information as well as the shutdown reason entered by the user is stored in a computer-readable memory, such as in the form of a log file. A user may report a shutdown reason by selecting a reason from a predefined reason list and/or by typing a reason in a comment area.

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