Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software installation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Zhen, Wei (Department: 2191)
Data processing: software development, installation, and managem
Software installation
C717S176000, C717S177000, C717S178000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10785579
ABSTRACT:
A computer system provides for the secure installation and operation of software. The computer system includes a platform, such as a personal computer, having a processor and the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. The computer system also includes a first drive, such as a network, DVD or CD-ROM drive, adapted for access by the processor, and a second drive, such as a hard disk, adapted for access by the processor. The second drive includes an NT File Structure logical volume. The computer system further includes an installer operatively associated with the first drive. The installer cooperates with the processor to write a Primary Data Stream file to the NT File Structure logical volume, to associate data with the Primary Data Stream file, and to write the associated data to the NT File Structure logical volume as an Alternate Data Stream file.
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Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott , LLC
Houser Kirk D.
Rampuria Satish S
Research In Motion Limited
Zhen Wei
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