Dynamic hardfile size allocation to secure data
US7249249B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2105
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for access control of a hardfile responsive to a computer system having an operating system is disclosed. The method includes detecting a special boot condition during a pre-boot test of the computer system; and altering, in response to the special boot condition, an operating system access configuration of the hardfile. The system includes a computer system that adjusts an operating system access to a hardfile based upon various boot conditions.
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