Backing up at least one encrypted computer file
US7600133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and system of backing up at least one encrypted computer file encrypted by an encryption filter driver running on an operating system of a computer system and restoring at least one encrypted computer file encrypted by an encryption filter driver running on an operating system of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, the method and system of backing up at least one encrypted computer file encrypted by an encryption filter driver running on an operating system of a computer system include (1) receiving the filename of the encrypted computer file, (2) starting a backup process for the encrypted computer file, (3) disabling the encryption filter driver for the backup process, (4) backing up the encrypted computer file via the backup process, and (5) reenabling the encryption filter driver for the backup process.
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