Patent ID: 7209912
Filing Date: 2007-04-24
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method of searching for a help utility, comprising the steps of: providing a utility search dialog rendered via an interface of a computer; receiving via the interface input of one or more search keywords directed to at least one help utility; searching a single database containing a plurality of help utilities received in the database from all of a plurality of different computer operating systems, wherein the plurality of help utilities are associated with the plurality of different operating systems and assist in maintaining and configuring the plurality of different computer operating systems wherein the plurality of help utilities comprises a plurality of help files and a plurality of wizards; if after the step of searching the database containing the plurality of help utilities, a help utility is found matching the keywords, among the plurality of help utilities, if after the step of searching the database containing the plurality of help utilities, no help utility is found matching the keywords, then: