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Method and system for detecting changes in computer files and settings and automating the migration of settings and files to computers

  • US 8,429,253 B1
  • Filed: 01/27/2004
  • Issued: 04/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/27/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for migration of files and settings between computers comprising:

  • (A) a first computer system having a processor, a storage device in communication with said processor, an input device in communication with said processor and an output device in communication with said processor;

    (B) one or more settings resident on said storage device;

    (C) one or more files resident on said storage device;

    (D) a second computer system in communication with said first computer system; and

    (E) a program for managing a migration of said one or more settings and said one or more files, said program resident on said storage device;

    said program comprising the steps of;

    (1) storing a base set comprising said one or more settings and file information corresponding to said one or more files for said first computer system at a first time;

    (2) determining a current state of said first computer system, said current state comprising at least a portion of said one or more settings and said file information at a second time;

    (3) comparing said current state of said first computer system with said base set of said first computer system to provide a table of changes;

    (4) analyzing said table of changes to create a migration plan;

    (5) migrating said one or more files and said one or more settings from said first computer system to said second computer system based on said migration plan.

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