FILE FILTER
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
- receiving a request to transfer files from a source to a destination folder on a destination computer;
accessing a filter file that includes at least one file transfer rule;
responsive to the request, comparing attributes of each file to the at least one file transfer rule; and
upon attributes of a compared file violating the at least one rule specific to the transfer of files to the destination folder, preventing transfer of the violating file to the destination folder.
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Abstract
Method for transferring files to a destination folder on a computer. At least one rule to a transfer of files to a destination folder on a destination computer system are received. A filter file is generated, wherein the filter file includes the least one rule specific to the transfer of files to the destination folder. During transfer of files to the destination folder on the destination computer, attributes of each file are compared to the at least one rule specific to the transfer of files to the destination folder. Upon attributes of a compared file violating a rule of the at least one rule specific to the transfer of files to the destination folder, transfer of the violating file to the destination folder is prevented.
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8 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
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receiving a request to transfer files from a source to a destination folder on a destination computer; accessing a filter file that includes at least one file transfer rule; responsive to the request, comparing attributes of each file to the at least one file transfer rule; and upon attributes of a compared file violating the at least one rule specific to the transfer of files to the destination folder, preventing transfer of the violating file to the destination folder. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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