System and method for providing computer upgrade information

Details System and method for providing computer upgrade information System and method for providing computer upgrade information

2004-08-10

2009-08-18

Zhen, Wei Y (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software upgrading or updating

C717S172000, C717S177000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07577948

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are disclosed which provide upgrade information for at least one computer. The method includes the steps of executing an upgrade program stored in a computer-readable medium on the at least one computer, detecting a current hardware configuration of the at least one computer, cross-referencing at least some of the information gathered during the detecting step with product specifications contained in a database, identifying an upgrade package for upgrading the at least one computer, wherein the identification of the upgrade package is based at least partially upon the information gathered during the detecting step and cross-referenced with the product specification database, and recommending use of the upgrade package for upgrading the at least one computer. The system and method may be used to provide upgrade information on a plurality of networked computers.

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