An ActiveX control is a component program object that can be re-used by many application programs within a computer or among computers in a network. The technology for creating ActiveX controls is part of Microsoft's overall ActiveX set of technologies, chief of which is the Component Object Model (COM).
The Basic Input Output System, usually referred to as BIOS, is software stored on a small memory chip on the motherboard. BIOS is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Basic Integrated Operating System. BIOS instructs the computer on how to perform a number of basic functions such as booting and keyboard control.
Resetting from Within BIOS. 1  1. Access your BIOS. Turn on your computer and press the key on your keyboard to enter the BIOS. This is typically the Del (delete) key. 2  2. Find the factory reset option. The location and wording of this option varies for every different BIOS. 3  3. Save your changes and confirm your selection if necessary.