Abstract: A method for automatic restoration of software applications in mobile computing devices is provided. Typically, when a power loss occurs on a mobile computing device, contents in the volatile memory are lost. Due to the loss in volatile memory content, applications are generally rendered non-operational. A user of the device has to reinstall the applications to fully restore functionality of the applications. With the present invention, such applications are automatically and fully restored without user intervention. To this end, essential files and settings residing in a volatile memory are complied and stored in a non-volatile memory. When power resumes following a power loss, the essential files and settings are automatically located and installed to the volatile memory to restore functionality to the applications.