: A software backup is a great first step, but it is always safer to have an external programmer (like a CH341A) available if you plan to flash the BIOS and something goes wrong.
Here’s a complete, in-depth review of — a popular freeware utility used for backing up and restoring system BIOS/firmware. universal bios backup toolkit
: Right-click the .exe file and select Run as administrator . This is crucial for the tool to access low-level system hardware. : A software backup is a great first