Abstract: An information handling system having multiple browser applications includes a browser management utility for selecting one of the browsers as a default browser. The browser management utility provides a central access point for accessing the multiple browsers. The browser management utility enables a user to port settings from one browser application to another browser application. The browser management utility also includes a configurable option which provides the guidance novice users while enabling more experienced users more control over the selection of browser and which information is ported from one browser to another. Additionally, such a system provides a user with a single location to store and manage common browser application settings such as bookmarks, passwords, and cookies.

Abstract: A system for post factory dynamic application selection which includes an after point of sale configuration manager client module stored on a customer information handling system, a software determination module, and a download module is disclosed. The after point of sale configuration management client module enables the customer information handling system to access a manufacturer server. Based upon customer information, the software determination module determines which software to provide to the customer information handling system. Based upon the determination, the download module downloads software to the customer information handling system.

Abstract: An information handling system having multiple browser applications includes a browser management utility for selecting one of the browsers as a default browser. The browser management utility provides a central access point for accessing the multiple browsers. The browser management utility enables a user to port settings from one browser application to another browser application. The browser management utility also includes a configurable option which provides the guidance novice users while enabling more experienced users more control over the selection of browser and which information is ported from one browser to another. Additionally, such a system provides a user with a single location to store and manage common browser application settings such as bookmarks, passwords, and cookies.

Abstract: A method of providing a customized out of box experience for an information handling system. The method includes configuring an information handling system with options selected according to user input and presenting a customized out of box experience when the information handling system is initially started by a user based upon selected service options. The options selected include service options. The configuring includes customizing an out of box presentation based upon selected service options.

Abstract: A method for restoring a purchase verification, which includes obtaining a service tag value that uniquely identifies an information handling system, obtaining a promotion code value that identifies a benefit, registering the benefit, the registering including linking the service tag value with the product code value, and during a software reinstall obtaining the promotion code value by providing the service tag value to a manufacturer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for preconfiguring an information handling system which includes: a configurator, a registration and customization module, a store registration and customization information module and a database. The configurator configures a system with options selected according to user input. Information relating to registration and customization is obtained by the registration and customization module for the information handling system. The store registration and customization information module stores the information relating to the registration and customization on the information handling system. The database receives from and supplies information to the configurator, the registration and customization module and the store registration and customization information module. Further, the invention relates to a method of preconfiguring an information handling system which configures a system with options selected according to user input.

Abstract: The invention relates to an on-line store which allows a customer to order services of other providers while maintaining a consistent customer experience and control over the customer. Additionally, the invention relates to a system for enabling configuration of an information handling system which includes a configurator, a checkout module, a service activation module, and a database. The configurator configures the system with options selected according to user input. Payment options, obtaining payment and delivery information are presented by the checkout module. The service activation module enables a user to activate a service and a database receives and supplies information to the configurator, the checkout module and the service activation module.

Abstract: The present invention incorporates a silicon based isolation device into a portable computer. An additional silicon based isolation device is also incorporated into a docking station for a personal computer. Either or both of the isolation components may be programmable. The invention also teaches a silicon based isolation device for use with a modem. Again, the silicon based isolation devices may be programmable. An embodiment of the invention teaches a circuit (or other means) to detect docking of the computer in a docking station.