Data processing system and method for remotely disabling a client computer system

Abstract

A data processing system and method are described for remotely rendering a client computer system inoperable. The client computer system is coupled, to a server computer system utilizing a network. The client computer system is initially powered off. The server computer system transmits a signal to the client computer system utilizing the network to prohibit the client computer system from becoming operable. In response to a receipt of the signal by the client computer system, the client computer system is prohibited from becoming operable. The server computer system remotely renders the client computer system inoperable. Alternatively, the client computer system is capable of receiving wireless signals transmitted by the server computer system. The server computer transmits a wireless signal to the client computer system to prohibit the client computer system from becoming operable. In response to a receipt of the wireless signal by the client computer system, the client computer system is prohibited from becoming operable. The server computer system remotely renders the client computer system inoperable utilizing a wireless signal.

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