Method and system for detecting changes in computer files and settings and automating the migration of settings and files to computers
US8429253B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/119
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for managing and performing migration of individual settings and files from a user's computer to a second computer which provides complete migration by establishing a base set and at the appropriate times stores a scan of the current status of the settings and files. In one embodiment the current status is determined upon demand of the user, while in another embodiment the current status is performed automatically as any changes in settings or files are detected.
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