Method and apparatus for restoring a device to a default state

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7441151
APP PUB NO 20050277465A1
SERIAL NO

11209015

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A device includes a processor and a hard disk drive coupled to the processor. The hard disk drive stores various data associated with the device and includes a first partition and a second partition. Data stored in the first partition is cleared during a system reset operation. Data stored in the second partition is not cleared during the system reset operation. The first partition stores saved application data, device configuration information, and the like. The second partition stores a console application that implements a user interface to the device. The second partition also stores a reset application that implements a system reset operation.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLCONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND WA 98052

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Pirich, Christopher M Seattle, WA 13 500
Whitten, Jon Marcus Randall Sammamish, WA 27 1135

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