Patent ID: 7562297
Filing Date: 2009-07-14
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method for providing feedback from an external user, the method comprising: determining a type of top-level window to display a feedback button, wherein determining the type of top-level window to display said feedback button comprises: displaying a feedback button in the type of top-level window when said type of top-level window is being displayed; detecting when the external user selects said feedback button; if the external user selects said feedback button: loading a library to instruct the external user on how to enter feedback; loading an interface; in response to the external user entering feedback, transferring information to the interface, wherein transferring information to the interface comprises: transferring an identification of the external user; transferring a stack trace; and transferring the feedback entered by the external user; and checking a system registry for the presence of a feedback setting to determine if a feedback button is to be displayed.