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Detecting previously installed applications using previously installed detection mechanisms separate from installer program

  • US 20060070062A1
  • Filed: 09/30/2004
  • Published: 03/30/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for detecting previously installed applications on a system comprising the steps of:

  • installing a first detection mechanism on said system during an installation of a first application;

    invoking an application programming interface to call a manager to detect previously installed applications on said system; and

    detecting previously installed applications on said system using previously installed detection mechanisms and said first installed detection mechanism.

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