Backup, Reset and Restore BIOS Settings

Few months back we have mentioned here about CMOS De-Animator – a simple program that helps us to reset BIOS (clear CMOS memory) to its default state with a click of a button. Now its new version is available with few more options. The new version (v.2.0) has a graphical interface and lets you backup and restore CMOS settings.

So, you can now backup the main CMOS settings to a file, or restore them later. The application supports all 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems.

Of course, it is possible to clear CMOS memory (reset BIOS) by removing battery or by jumper setting on the motherboard, but these options may not always work for all system.

So, if you want to reset BIOS for any reason, CMOS De-Animator is a handy application. You can download it free at source.

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