Method and system for detection and correction of entrance into an improper MBR state in a computer system
US7194659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1417
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects for detection and correction of entrance into an improper master boot record (MBR) state in a computer system are described. The aspects include providing a proxy MBR at a predetermined location on a storage device of a computer system to provide a proxy MBR. The proxy MBR is then utilized during a restart operation. An original MBR maintained at an original location on the storage device is then utilized during a reboot operation when the utilization of the proxy MBR is unsuccessful.
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