There are many ways to reset a desktop, and resetting from BIOS is perhaps the most drastic of these options. Learn how this reset differs, how to perform it and when to use it. By John Powers, Senior Site Editor Published: 14 Jul 2025 If a Windows OS is having significant and persistent issues, administrators might have to take drastic action to make the desktop usable again. In some cases, the best course of action is just to fully reset the desktop and start from scratch.