Mcafee, Inc.

Networks Associates Technology, Inc.

Mcafee.com Corporation

Chandrasekar Balasubramaniam

Babu Katchapalayam

Ravi Kannan

Srivats Sampath

Siddaraya Basappa Revashetti

Ravi Lingarkar

Siddaraya B Revashetti

M Beauchamp Roberts

A method and computer executable program code are disclosed for performing one or more maintenance tasks on a remotely located computer connected to a server computer via a data network.

System, method, and computer program product for performing one or more maintenance tasks on a remotely located computer connected to a server computer via a data network

System, method and computer program product for performing one or more maintenance tasks on a remotely located computer connected to a server computer via a data network

System, method and computer program product for performing one or more tasks on a remotely located computer connected to a server computer via a data network

A method and computer executable program code are disclosed to verify the source of software downloaded from a remote site to a client computer over a computer network before the software can be executed on the client computer.

Uniform resource locator (URL)-based secure download system and method

A system and method for dynamically marketing products and/or services to an end user of a device over a network based on a stored configuration profile of the client device are disclosed. The method generally comprises identifying at least one advertisement campaign according to a rules engine, applying the rules of the rules engine to the end user device profile, generating an advertisement campaign request containing a listing of at least one of the identified advertisement campaigns, transmitting the advertisement campaign request to an advertisement server over a network, receiving a dynamic advertisement application from the advertisement server, and executing the dynamic advertisement application for presenting the at least one advertisement campaign to the end user of the device.

Dynamic marketing based on client computer configurations

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for performing one or more tasks on a remotely located computer connected to a server computer via a data network. Communication is established with the remotely located computer to form a connection with the server computer. Software is then delivered to the remotely located computer across the connection. Such software is encapsulated within a markup language communication unit deliverable across the connection. Moreover, the software is adapted for performing the one or more tasks on the remotely located computer. Still yet, the software is executed via a network browser for performing the one or more tasks on the remotely located computer via the network browser.

System and method for interactive web services

A system, method, and computer program product for delivery and automatic execution of security, management, or optimization software over an Internet connection to a user computer responsive to a user request entered via a web browser on the user computer. In a preferred embodiment, the user directs the Internet browser to a Internet clinical services provider web site computer and logs in to the site using an identifier and a secure password and optionally makes a selection of the type of servicing desired, wherein an automatically-executing software package encapsulated within a markup language communication unit deliverable across the Internet is delivered, to the user computer, the automatically-executing software package being adapted to perform security, management, or optimization functions on the user computer. User identifiers and passwords enabling the downloads may be provided on a per-download basis or on a subscription basis. Another method and computer executable program code are disclosed to verify the source of software downloaded from a remote site to a client computer over a computer network before the software can be executed on the client computer.

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for cleaning a computer. Initially, a cleaning program is downloaded to a computer. Next, a search for undesired data and software is performed on the computer utilizing the cleaning program. Such undesired data and software is then deleted from the computer utilizing the cleaning program.

Computer cleaning system, method and computer program product

Method and apparatus for securing software distributed over a network

A method and system for detecting the presence of a plug-in on a client computer; and if the plug-in is not present, downloading the plug-in to the client computer; loading the plug-in into a browser running on the client computer and processing events generated on the client computer using the code contained in the plug-in.

Method and system for processing events related to a first type of browser from a second type of browser

A system and method for actively marketing products and services to a user of a client computer such as over a network are disclosed. A product information database comprising product summary files that facilitate determination of presence or absence of products associated with the client computer, a marketing rule knowledge base comprising opportunity rule files governing marketing opportunities, and an opportunity detection object for determination of marketing opportunities are utilized to determine active marketing opportunities and may be downloaded to the client computer from a service provider computer system. The opportunity detection object may comprise a scan engine, an opportunity analysis engine, and a presentation engine which collectively determine and present marketing information to the client computer user. The scan engine compares the client computer against the product information database to determine the configurations of the client computer and to generate a client computer inventory database. The opportunity analysis engine analyzes the client computer inventory database against the marketing rule knowledge base and generates a list of marketing opportunities for the client computer. The presentation engine analyzes the list of marketing opportunities and provides marketing and/or other information regarding marketed products to the user.

Active marketing based on client computer configurations

A system, method, and computer program product for delivery and automatic execution of security, management, or optimization software over an Internet connection to a user computer responsive to a user request entered via a web browser on the user computer. In a preferred embodiment, the user directs the Internet browser to a Internet clinical services provider web site computer and logs in to the site using an identifier and a secure password and optionally makes a selection of the type of servicing desired, wherein an automatically-executing software package encapsulated within a markup language communication unit deliverable across the Internet is delivered, to the user computer, the automatically-executing software package being adapted to perform security, management, or optimization functions on the user computer. User identifiers and passwords enabling the downloads may be provided on a per-download basis or on a subscription basis.

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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Chandrasekar Balasubramaniam