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Encrypting operating system

  • US 9,098,712 B2
  • Filed: 02/25/2013
  • Issued: 08/04/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer system comprising a memory portion containing an encrypted data file and an operating system comprising a kernel to use a unique hardware address to verify a user to control access to the encrypted data file, wherein the kernel comprises a virtual node (a) to decrypt an encrypted directory entry to determine a location of the encrypted data file and (b) to decrypt the encrypted data file to access data file contents contained therein.

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