Unlike other types of passwords which may be defeated using traditional password cracking software, CMOS passwords often require hardware manipulation on the part of the investigator.

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CMOS passwords are stored in the CMOS chip on the motherboard of a computer and cannot be reset or bypassed easily like other passwords. This often requires physical access to the computer and manipulation of the hardware, such as removing the CMOS battery or using a jumper on the motherboard to reset the CMOS settings. Traditional password cracking software is not effective in bypassing CMOS passwords.

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