Patent · US Expired

Checking computer program installation

US6978454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 5, 2001
Grant dateDec 20, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/61
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer program tool for checking the correct or otherwise installation of a different computer program operates by comparing predetermined installation data with detected installation results, including at least one of read register entries and details of files stored subsequent to the installation. A user may specify the particular computer program and version of which the installation is to be checked, as well the operating system environment. The results of the checking may be reported as a simple pass/fail, a code value or a descriptive text of any error encountered.

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