Dynamically redirecting boot to another operating system
US8966236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4408
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments provide an ability to automatically boot a computing device with an operating system stored on a portable storage device when the portable storage device is detected to be present. The computing device can be configured to dynamically boot from the portable storage device when the portable storage device is detected, and revert to a programmed boot order in its associated boot module when the portable storage device is not detected. In some embodiments, the operating system is fully encapsulated on the portable storage device, such as the operating system being completely separate from an operating system initially booting the computing device.
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