Patent ID: 9213534
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for restoring software applications previously installed on a computer having a processor and system memory, comprising the steps of: storing in a digital memory device, computer-readable information representing an inventory of applications installed on the computer; generating and maintaining in a memory of one or more servers having a processor and system memory and communicatively coupled to the computer, a library comprising computer-readable copies of known software applications comprising said previously installed applications including providing restoration rules imposed by an administrator for said software applications including an allowed restoration version for a respective application and criteria for restriction of a respective application arising from a condition of the computer; receiving at one of the servers a request to restore one or more of said previously installed applications on the computer; one of the servers identifying any restricted applications within the inventory of applications, and providing a signal to an output device for a corresponding output indication to a user; and one of the servers restoring to the computer the applications in the stored inventory that are present in the library except any restricted application.