Wizard and help file search and management
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1. A computer-implemented method of searching for a help utility, comprising the steps of:
- providing a utility search dialog rendered via an interface of a computer;
receiving via the interface input of one or more search keywords directed to at least one help utility;
searching a single database containing a plurality of help utilities received in the database from all of a plurality of different computer operating systems, wherein the plurality of help utilities are associated with the plurality of different operating systems and assist in maintaining and configuring the plurality of different computer operating systems wherein the plurality of help utilities comprises a plurality of help files and a plurality of wizards;
if after the step of searching the database containing the plurality of help utilities, a help utility is found matching the keywords, among the plurality of help utilities,executing the help utility wherein the plurality of help utilities comprises the plurality of help flies and the plurality of wizards;
if after the step of searching the database containing the plurality of help utilities, no help utility is found matching the keywords, then;
providing the utility search dialog;
inputting one or more additional keywords directed to at least one of the plurality of help utilities; and
searching the database containing the plurality of help utilities,wherein the plurality of help utilities comprises a plurality of help files and a plurality of wizards; and
wherein the plurality of help files and wizards are in a variety of different languages.
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Abstract
A method and system are provided for searching and finding help files and wizards of computer operating systems and computer software applications that allow system administrators or users to quickly find the help file or wizard, invoke the help file or wizard, and execute the help file or wizard. Search keywords may be entered into a search dialog using a variety of different languages.
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1. A computer-implemented method of searching for a help utility, comprising the steps of:
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providing a utility search dialog rendered via an interface of a computer; receiving via the interface input of one or more search keywords directed to at least one help utility; searching a single database containing a plurality of help utilities received in the database from all of a plurality of different computer operating systems, wherein the plurality of help utilities are associated with the plurality of different operating systems and assist in maintaining and configuring the plurality of different computer operating systems wherein the plurality of help utilities comprises a plurality of help files and a plurality of wizards; if after the step of searching the database containing the plurality of help utilities, a help utility is found matching the keywords, among the plurality of help utilities, executing the help utility wherein the plurality of help utilities comprises the plurality of help flies and the plurality of wizards; if after the step of searching the database containing the plurality of help utilities, no help utility is found matching the keywords, then; providing the utility search dialog; inputting one or more additional keywords directed to at least one of the plurality of help utilities; and searching the database containing the plurality of help utilities, wherein the plurality of help utilities comprises a plurality of help files and a plurality of wizards; and wherein the plurality of help files and wizards are in a variety of different languages. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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