Abstract: A computer system including a processor and a memory for retrieving digital media content, storing the digital media content in the memory, and providing the digital media content to a thin media client is provided.

Abstract: A computer system including a processor and a memory for retrieving digital media content, storing the digital media content in the memory, and providing the digital media content to a thin media client is provided.

Abstract: A method of enabling a user to upgrade an information handling system which includes storing an application within an embedded partition during the fabrication of the information handling system and storing a smart master boot record on the information handling system which enables access to the application stored within the embedded partition of the information handling system is disclosed.

Abstract: A system for upgrading and authorizing a third party component loaded onto an information handling system which includes an upgrade and authorization module which enables a customer to indicate a desire to upgrade at least one upgradeable component wherein the upgrade and authorization module is executed by a system supplier, and a database which receives information from and supplies information to the upgrade and authorization module is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of improving a content download experience for an information handling system is disclosed. The method includes storing content locally onto the storage of an information handling system when the information handling system is manufactured and checking the locally stored content prior to attempting to download content when accessing the content.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for a virtual portal (vPortal), that can logically front-end and generate personalized presentations of eCommerce electronic (e.g., web portal) or paper-based (e.g., catalog) content, based on individual or group preferences and/or predetermined authorizations, through the implementation of a local portal registry (pRegistry), editable by a user or third party (e.g., corporate customer purchasing department). The method of the invention can also generate target content, mapped to a subset of available source content (e.g., web portal or hardcopy print), such that the target content can be a predetermined superset of individual user-selectable preferences and/or predetermined authorizations, including but not limited to eCommerce content, advertisements, content metrics, and reporting.

Abstract: A file association recommendation function which when a user tries to execute a certain type of file such a multimedia file (e.g., a MP3 type file or JPG type file) for which there is no file association, a file association recommendation module is invoked that presents application recommendations to the user. The recommendation module will provide a user with a list of applications that may be associated with a particular type of file as well as a recommended application for the association. The recommendation module the queries the user to associate the MP3, JPG or multimedia content with one of the applications from the list of applications. The applications are pre-installed on the system. Based on the user's choice, the file association recommendation module sets that application as the default application for the certain type of file (e.g., Yahoo Music as default for playing MP3 for the user).

Abstract: A method for setting file associations during a factory installation process which includes determining an application that is installed onto an information handling system, setting a file association default that sets file association policies within a file association file, accessing the file association file to determine an appropriate file association, and associating files with the application based upon the file association policies is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for printing image data from a service provider which includes identifying image data stored by the service provider for printing, transferring the image data to a user information handling system, configuring the user information handling system for printing the image data and automatically printing the image data. Configuring the user information handling system for printing is performed by the service provider.

Abstract: A method for loading previously purchased content onto a new information handling system which includes determining whether a user has available transfer options based upon a unique identifier, and loading the previously purchased content onto the new information handling system if the user has available transfer options.

Abstract: A system for customizing support of an information handling system which includes an order determination module and a support customization module. The order determination module determines items ordered by a customer at a point of sale of the information handling system. The support customization module customizes support information presented on the information handling system based upon the items ordered by the customer.

Abstract: A system for prequalifying an information handling system which includes a configurator, an after point of sale prequalification module and a prequalification information store module. The configurator configures a system with options selected according to user input. The after point of sale prequalification module obtains prequalification information relating to whether an ordered information handling system corresponds to prequalification criteria. The prequalification information store module stores the prequalification information relating to the ordered information handling system.

Abstract: An automated system for validation, scripting, dissemination and installation of software on information handling systems. Operation of the system is triggered by the submission of a software package from a third party. The automated system instantly scans the software package for viruses prior to distributing the software to internal systems in an automated build-to-order manufacturing system. The software package is then processed to verify compliance in accordance with a predefined set of software rules. Appropriate messages are automatically generated upon detection of a compliance failure. The software package is then automatically disassembled and repackaged to integrate it directly into existing management applications within the build-to-order manufacturing system. Thereafter, factory scripts are generated and the software is disseminated to file servers for automatic configuration, execution and validation of factory test images.