Side-by-side drivers

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2007-05-08

2007-05-08

Lewis, Cheryl (Department: 2167)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software installation

C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

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10791586

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for avoiding the overwriting of drivers by subsequent versions or other commonly named drivers includes generating a unique identity for every eligible driver package. Driver files from the driver package, or the entire driver package itself, are then installed in a subdirectory location in a common storage based on the unique identity. The driver files may be loaded to a memory from the subdirectory location. Thus, multiple driver packages and driver files having the same name may be installed and loaded side-by-side.

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