PC CMOS Cleaner 2.0 is not a program you run inside Windows. It is a standalone, minimal operating system (usually based on Linux or DOS) that boots directly from external media.
Attempts to clear the "Supervisor" or "User" passwords that lock users out of BIOS settings.
: Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 to 2-3 for several seconds, then move it back to the original position. Dedicated Button
Modern laptops and desktops rarely ship with optical drives anymore. Consequently, the ISO file for CMOS Cleaner 2.0 must be "burned" or written to a USB flash drive to create a bootable stick.
: Wiping the CMOS will reset the system clock and all custom hardware settings (overclocks, boot orders, etc.) to factory defaults.
: Once booted, follow the on-screen prompts to either reveal the current password or clean the CMOS settings entirely. HP Support Community Alternative Manual Methods
PC CMOS Cleaner 2.0 is not a program you run inside Windows. It is a standalone, minimal operating system (usually based on Linux or DOS) that boots directly from external media.
Attempts to clear the "Supervisor" or "User" passwords that lock users out of BIOS settings.
: Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 to 2-3 for several seconds, then move it back to the original position. Dedicated Button
Modern laptops and desktops rarely ship with optical drives anymore. Consequently, the ISO file for CMOS Cleaner 2.0 must be "burned" or written to a USB flash drive to create a bootable stick.
: Wiping the CMOS will reset the system clock and all custom hardware settings (overclocks, boot orders, etc.) to factory defaults.
: Once booted, follow the on-screen prompts to either reveal the current password or clean the CMOS settings entirely. HP Support Community Alternative Manual Methods
