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Side By Side Drivers

Abstract: A method and system for avoiding the overwriting of drivers by subsequent versions or other commonly named drivers includes generating a unique identity for every eligible driver package. Driver files from the driver package, or the entire driver package itself, are then installed in a subdirectory location in a common storage based on the unique identity. The driver files may be loaded to a memory from the subdirectory location. Thus, multiple driver packages and driver files having the same mane may be installed and loaded side-by-side.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
23 February 2005
Publication Number
51/2006
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

MICROSOFT CORPORATION
ONE MICROSOFT WAY, REDMOND, WASHINGTON 98052, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Inventors

1. JAMES G. CAVALARIS
ONE MICROSOFT WAY, REDMOND, WASHINGTON 98052, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
2. JAMIE HUNTER
ONE MICROSOFT WAY, REDMOND, WASHINGTON 98052, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
3. JASON T. COBB
ONE MICROSOFT WAY, REDMOND, WASHINGTON 98052, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
4. LONNY D. McMICHAEL
ONE MICROSOFT WAY, REDMOND, WASHINGTON 98052, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
5. SANTOSH JODH
ONE MICROSOFT WAY, REDMOND, WASHINGTON 98052, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

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