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Methods and system for software metering

  • US 20060107256A1
  • Filed: 11/10/2005
  • Published: 05/18/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for monitoring software usage on a computer, the method comprising:

  • running an agent program on the computer;

    identifying a new process executing on the computer;

    comparing the new process to a restricted list stored in a configuration file on the computer; and

    performing a restriction action on the new process if the new process is on the restricted list.

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