System and method for selecting and installing a device driver

Details System and method for selecting and installing a device driver System and method for selecting and installing a device driver

2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Vo, Ted T. (Department: 2191)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software installation

Network

C717S175000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10116374

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for obtaining software is disclosed. An operating environment of a first computer system is analyzed. A profile based on the operating environment is created. The profile is sent to a second computer system and the second computer system selects software based on the profile. The second computer forwards an indication of where the software is located and a software retrieval process is engaged. Software compatible with the profile is received.

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Willis et al, “Windows 2000 System Administration Handbook”, Prentice Hall, Chapter 5, pp. 1-16, Jun. 2000.

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