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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 14, 1998
Barry Douglas Atkins, Raleigh, NC (US);
David Carroll Challener, Raleigh, NC (US);
Richard Wayne Cheston, Cary, NC (US);
International Business Machine Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed for automating migration of user system settings from an existing computer system to a replacement computer system in response to a user input. Selected portions of the registry, or central hierarchial data base within the existing computer system are automatically copied and stored in response a user input. A plurality of application program interface (API) routines are then initiated to retrieve and store selected settings within the existing computer system. Adapter binding information for all adapters within the existing computer system are retrieved and stored. The selected portions of the registry, selected settings and adapter binding information are then transferred to the replacement computer system and copied into appropriate registry keys, directories and files, effectively transferring the system settings from the existing computer system to the replacement computer system.