Method for storing, retrieving and managing configuration settings of computer systems
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1. A computer implemented method of configuring a computer system executing a handheld platform operating software comprising the steps of:
- reading generic configuration settings from a storage device;
storing generic configuration settings in a memory;
determining if first computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on a storage device;
if said first computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on said storage device, copying said first computer system-specific configuration settings to said memory;
determining if second computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on a network;
if said second computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on a network, copying said second computer system-specific configuration settings to said memory;
setting a boot status setting; and
rebooting said computer system.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for storing, retrieving, and managing registry settings for a computer system having handheld platform operating software is describe. A storage device and/or a network connection to another storage device or computer system are used to “mirror” the applicable parts of the registry to the storage device or network computer system in order that the computer system-specific configuration settings can be retrieved each time the computer system is booted.
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1. A computer implemented method of configuring a computer system executing a handheld platform operating software comprising the steps of:
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reading generic configuration settings from a storage device;
storing generic configuration settings in a memory;
determining if first computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on a storage device;
if said first computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on said storage device, copying said first computer system-specific configuration settings to said memory;
determining if second computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on a network;
if said second computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on a network, copying said second computer system-specific configuration settings to said memory;
setting a boot status setting; and
rebooting said computer system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A computer implemented method of configuring a computer system executing a handheld platform operating software comprising the steps of:
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reading generic configuration settings from a storage device;
storing generic configuration settings in a memory;
determining if first computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on a storage device;
if said first computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on said storage device, copying said first computer system-specific configuration settings to said memory;
setting a boot status setting; and
rebooting said computer system.
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5. A computer implemented method of configuring a computer system executing a handheld platform operating software comprising the steps of:
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reading generic configuration settings from a storage device;
storing generic configuration settings in a memory;
determining if second computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on a network;
if said second computer system-specific configuration settings are stored on a network, copying said second computer system-specific configuration settings to said memory;
setting a boot status setting; and
rebooting said computer system.
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6. A computer implemented method of configuring a computer system comprising the steps of:
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loading generic configuration settings;
loading computer system-specific configuration settings; and
rebooting the computer system. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for configuring a computer system comprising:
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a processor for receiving and transmitting data; and
a memory coupled to the processor, said memory having stored therein sequences of instructions which, when executed by said processor, cause said processor to load generic configuration settings, load computer system-specific configuration settings, and reboot the computer system. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer-implemented method of storing configuration settings of a computer system executing a handheld platform operating software comprising the steps of:
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determining if a storage device is connected to the computer system;
if the storage device is connected to the computer system, storing computer system-specific configuration settings to the storage device;
determining if the computer system is connected to a network connection having a second computer system; and
if the network connection having a second computer system is connected to the computer system, storing computer system-specific configuration settings to the second computer system.
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18. A computer implemented method of storing configuration settings of a computer system comprising the steps of:
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receiving a specified event at the computer system;
determining if a storage device is connect to the computer system; and
if the storage device is connected to the computer system, storing computer system-specific configuration settings to the storage device. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. A computer implemented method of storing configuration settings of a computer system comprising the steps of:
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receiving a specified event at the computer system;
determining if the computer system is connected to a network connection having a second computer system; and
if the computer system is connected to the network connection having a second computer system, storing computer system-specific configuration settings to the second computer system. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. A system for storing configuration settings of a computer system comprising:
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a processor for receiving and transmitting data; and
a memory coupled to the processor, said memory having stored therein computer system-specific configuration settings and sequences of instructions which, when executed by said processor, cause said processor to receive a specified event, determine if the computer system is connected to a storage device, and if the computer system is connected to a storage device, store the computer system-specific configuration settings to the storage device. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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