EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE DEVICE WITH CLOUD DRIVE SUPPORT
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1. A method comprising:
- executing a startup program on a computer, the startup program being stored on an external storage device connected with the computer;
downloading a file management program from a remote server to the computer;
installing the file management program on the computer;
sending a message to a cloud storage management server requesting the creation of a cloud storage account associated with the external storage device; and
receiving an indication that the cloud storage account has been created.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed to execute a startup program on a computer, the startup program being stored on an external storage device connected with the computer; download a file management program from a remote server to the computer; install the file management program on the computer; send a message to a cloud storage management server requesting the creation of a cloud storage account associated with the external storage device; and receive an indication that the cloud storage account has been created.
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1. A method comprising:
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executing a startup program on a computer, the startup program being stored on an external storage device connected with the computer; downloading a file management program from a remote server to the computer; installing the file management program on the computer; sending a message to a cloud storage management server requesting the creation of a cloud storage account associated with the external storage device; and receiving an indication that the cloud storage account has been created. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system, comprising:
an external storage device in communication with a computer, the computer in communication with a network, the external storage device comprising a startup program stored on the external storage device, configured to be executed by the computer to at least; request a file management program stored in a program store; and execute the file management program to communicate information between the computer and a cloud storage location. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions that cause a computer in communication with the computer-readable storage medium to:
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request a file management program stored in a program store; and execute the file management program to communicate information between the computer and a cloud storage device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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