Windows turn off hibernation

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Hibernation might be unnecessary if you only temporarily put your PC to sleep. Disabling it simplifies your power options.
Hibernation uses a large file (hiberfil.sys) to store your system state. Disabling it frees up that space for other uses.
Launch Command Prompt > type powercfg.exe /hibernate off > hit Enter to disable hibernation quickly.

Note: The methods and steps below are demonstrated on Windows 11; however, you can follow the same on Windows 10.

Method 1: Using the Control Panel

Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Control Panel, and click Open.

Step 2: Select System and Security.

Step 3: Under Power Options, choose Change what the power buttons do.

Step 4: Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable.

Step 5: In the Shut-down settings, uncheck the Hibernate option and click Save changes.

Method 2: Using the Command Prompt

Note: This method doesn’t work on Virtual Machines.

Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Command Prompt, and click Run as administrator.

Step 2: Type the below command and press Enter.

powercfg.exe /hibernate off

Method 3: Using the Windows Registry

Because we will be using Registry Editor, we strongly advise backing up the Windows Registry before proceeding with the steps below.

Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Registry Editor, and click Run as administrator. In the prompt, select Yes.

Step 2: In the top address bar, enter the mentioned address.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power

Note: You can manually navigate to the section too.

Step 3: Double-click HibernateEnabled.

Step 4: Under ‘Edit DWORD (32-bit) Value’, type 0 in the Value Data field and press OK.

Note: Type 1 to enable the hibernation option on Windows.

Finally, restart the system to implement the changes. And that’s it! When the system boots back up, Windows’ hibernation mode will be disabled.

If you don’t want to disable hibernation from the registry, go with the Group Policy editor; check out the next method.

Method 4: Using Windows Group Policy

Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise versions. You cannot use this method using Windows 11 Home Edition.

Step 1: Press the Windows keys on your keyboard, type gpedit, and click Open.

Step 2: In the left pane, under Local Computer Policy, select Computer Configuration.

Step 3: In the right pane, double-click on Administrative Templates.

Step 4: Select the Windows Components option.

Step 5: Under the Windows Components option, locate and click on File Explorer.

Step 6: Navigate to the Show hibernate in the power options menu.

Step 7: In the ‘Show hibernate in the power options menu’ window, select Disabled. Finally, click on Apply > OK.

There you go. Now, all you need to do is reboot Windows. And once it boots back up, it will disable the hibernation mode. If you want to roll back, select the Enable option and click Apply followed by OK under the ‘Show hibernate in the power options menu’ window.

If you are running short of disk space because of hibernation, you can delete the hibernation file on Windows and free up some space.

FAQs

1. Why is hibernate disabled in Windows 11 on default?

This is because hibernation requires a certain amount of disk space to store the contents of the RAM when the computer goes into hibernation mode. Some devices may not have enough disk space to support hibernation, which is why hibernation mode is disabled by default on certain devices.

2. What is the difference between sleep and hibernation?

Sleep and hibernate are two power-saving modes on Windows. However, they differ in how they save the system state. When you put your computer to sleep, it goes into a low-power state. This means the computer’s state is saved in RAM, and the hardware components are put into low-power mode.

When you put your computer into hibernation, it saves the current system state to the hard drive and then powers off. The next time you turn on your computer, it will restore the previous system state from the hard drive and start-up as if you restarted it. This can be useful when saving power or resuming your work later.

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Режим гибернации в Windows 11 и предыдущих версиях системы, в отличие от режима сна, требующего сохранения электропитания, сохраняет данные из оперативной памяти на диск в файл hiberfil.sys, полностью выключается и, при последующем включении, загружает эти данные снова.

В этой инструкции подробно о том, как отключить гибернацию Windows 11, включить её или добавить пункт «Гибернация» в меню завершения работы, где он может не отображаться. А также дополнительная информация, которая может быть полезной в контексте рассматриваемой темы.

Как отключить гибернацию Windows 11

Наиболее частый вопрос, касающийся гибернации — как отключить её. Причины разные, среди самых распространённых:

Освободить место на диске от файла hiberfil.sys, имеющего достаточно большой размер (зависит от объёма оперативной памяти).
Отключить функции гибернации и быстрого запуска в случае, если они работают неправильно — возможно на старом оборудовании, при отсутствии подходящих драйверов управления электропитанием.

Чтобы отключить гибернацию в Windows 11 достаточно выполнить следующие простые шаги:

Запустите командную строку от имени Администратора или, нажав правой кнопкой мыши по кнопке «Пуск» откройте Терминал Windows от имени администратора.
Введите команду
```
powercfg -h off
```
и нажмите Enter.

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Каких-либо сообщений об успешном выполнении команды не появится, но гибернация будет отключена.

Сразу после выполнения команды или после первой перезагрузки компьютера или ноутбука файл hiberfil.sys исчезнет с диска (если нет — можно удалить в проводнике), а функция гибернации станет недоступной.

Дополнительная возможность отключения гибернации Windows 11 — использование редактора реестра:

Нажмите правой кнопкой мыши по кнопке пуск, выберите пункт «Выполнить», введите regedit и нажмите Enter.

Перейдите к разделу реестра

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power

Дважды нажмите по параметру HibernateEnabled в правой панели редактора реестра и задайте значение 0 для него.

Включение гибернации

Для того, чтобы включить гибернацию в Windows 11, действия будут обратными описанным выше:

Запустите командную строку или Терминал Windows от имени администратора.
Введите команду
```
powercfg -h on
```
и нажмите Enter.

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Сообщений о результате не появится, но гибернация будет включена.

Внимание: на некоторых системах или при отсутствии драйверов чипсета включение гибернации может быть недоступным.

Второй метод — изменить значение параметра HibernateEnabled на 1 в разделе реестра

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power

Как добавить пункт «Гибернация» в меню завершения работы Windows 11

В меню, открывающемся при нажатии на кнопку «Питания» в меню «Пуск» Windows 11 может отсутствовать пункт «Гибернация» — только завершение работы, спящий режим и перезагрузка. Если вы хотите добавить этот пункт в список, потребуется выполнить следующие действия:

Включить гибернацию (если она отключена), затем открыть Панель управления.
В Панели управления перейти к пункту «Электропитание».

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В панели слева нажать «Действия кнопок питания».

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Нажать «Изменение параметров, которые сейчас недоступны», а затем включить отображение режима гибернации в меню завершения работы и применить настройки.

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Готово, теперь пункт «Гибернация» будет отображаться в меню завершения работы Windows 11. Если этот пункт не активен или отсутствует, используйте инструкцию Что делать, если нет пункта Гибернация в меню завершения работы меню Пуск.

Уменьшение размера файла гибернации hiberfil.sys

Если ваша задача — освободить место на диске, существует возможность не отключать гибернацию, а уменьшить размер файла гибернации (при этом функция быстрый запуск будет работать, но пункт Гибернация не будет отображаться в меню Пуск):

Запустите Терминал Windows или командную строку от имени администратора.
Введите команду
```
powercfg -h -type reduced
```
и нажмите Enter.

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В результате выполнения вы увидите новый размер файла гибернации, который будет использоваться в Windows 11.

Если в дальнейшем вам потребуется вновь включить полный размер, тем же способом используйте команду

powercfg -h -type full

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What Is Hibernation in Windows 10?

Why Disable Hibernate in Windows 10?

How to Turn Off Hibernation in Windows 10

Summary

To turn off hibernation and delete the hyberfil.sys file, open a Command Prompt window with admin rights and execute the «powercfg -h off» command. You can disable hibernation in Power Options too, but the hyberfil.sys file will continue taking up storage space.

You can fix certain driver-related issues as well as free up your storage space by disabling hibernation on your Windows 10 PC. Turning hibernation off is a cinch in either Command Prompt or Power Options, and we’ll show you how.

What Is Hibernation in Windows 10?

Hibernation is a power-saving state where your PC offloads your currently open apps and documents to a local file, allowing you to resume your activities when you turn your computer back on.

Basically, when you activate hibernation, your PC saves all the data for your current PC state in a file (the file’s called hyberfil.sys) and then turns off your PC. Later, when you turn your computer back on, your PC loads this file and lets you resume your work where you left it. In that way, hibernation saves you time that you’d otherwise spend opening each document or app manually.

However, note that hibernation is only helpful if you think you’ll be away from your PC for extended periods of time. Sleep mode works better if you’re just leaving your machine unattended for a short period of time. That’s because sleep mode turns your PC back on faster and doesn’t use the multiple gigabytes of local storage that hibernation does.

Why Disable Hibernate in Windows 10?

One reason to disable hibernation is that you want to reclaim the storage space used by the hibernation file. This file can consume several gigabytes’ worth of storage, and disabling the feature helps get back that space. Note that you must use the command-line method below to get rid of the hibernation file, as the graphical settings method doesn’t delete this file—it only disables the hibernation function.

Another reason to disable hibernate is that you may have a specific driver issue. Some drivers don’t work well with hibernation, causing various issues on your PC. Turning off hibernation can fix those issues.

How to Turn Off Hibernation in Windows 10

There are two ways to disable hibernation in Windows 10: using the command-line method that turns off the feature and deletes the hiberfil.sys file, and the graphical method that only turns off the feature.

Using Command Prompt

Launch a Command Prompt window with admin rights on your PC. Do this by right-clicking the «Start» menu icon and choosing «Command Prompt (Admin).»

Select "Command Prompt (Admin)." in the menu.

In the «User Account Control» prompt, select «Yes.»

On the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:

powercfg -h off

Enter a command to turn off hibernation.

Command Prompt won’t display a confirmation message, but hibernation is now disabled and the associated file is deleted.

In the future, if you’d like to turn hibernation back on, type the following command in Command Prompt:

powercfg.exe /hibernate on

Using Power Options

If you prefer to use a graphical interface to disable hibernation (don’t mind leaving the hiberfil.sys in storage) you can do so by right-clicking the «Start» menu icon and choosing «Power Options.»

On the «Power & Sleep» page, in the right sidebar, select «Additional Power Settings.»

Choose "Additional Power Settings" on the right.

On the «Power Options» window, in the left sidebar, click «Choose What the Power Buttons Do.»

Select "Choose What the Power Buttons Do" on the left.

Select the «Change Settings That Are Currently Unavailable» option. This ensures you can deselect the hibernation option.

On the same page, in all the drop-down menus, ensure «Hibernate» is not selected. Then, in the «Shutdown Settings» section, uncheck the «Hibernate» option.

Save your settings by selecting «Save Changes» at the bottom.

Turn off hibernation and select "Save Changes."

Now, next to your active power plan, choose «Change Plan Settings.» (Your active plan is denoted by a checkmarked radio button.)

On the page that opens, select «Change Advanced Power Settings.»

Choose "Change Advanced Power Settings."

You’ll see a «Power Options» window. Here, expand Sleep > Hibernate After. In both «On Battery» and «Plugged In» menus, enter 0 . This will make these menus say «Never» (which means to never use hibernation).

Then, save your changes by selecting «Apply» followed by «OK» at the bottom.

Disable hibernation and select "Apply" and "OK."

That’s it, your PC won’t hibernate anymore. While you’re optimizing your Windows 10 PC, considering disabling fast startup too. And if you’re thinking about upgrading from Windows 10, learn how you can disable hibernation in Windows 11 too.

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Table of contents

What is Hibernation?
Why Should You Hibernate?
Is Hibernation Risky?
Difference Between Hibernation and Sleep Mode
How to Enable ‘Hibernate’ on Windows 10/11
- Solution 1: Enabling the hibernate function via control panel
- Solution 2: Enabling the hibernate function via the command prompt
- Solution 3: Enabling the hibernate function via the registry editor
How to Hibernate Windows 10/11?
How to Turn Off Hibernation on Windows 10/11?
How to Disable Sleep Mode on Windows 10/11?
Conclusion
FAQ

One of the most persistent questions since PCs became a thing is how to increase laptop battery life. Using Windows hibernation function or Sleep Mode is a common suggestion to achieve this aim.

However, activating these functions is not always a straightforward process. Even after understanding how to enable and disable hibernation in Windows 10/11, it’s important to be aware of the implications of each choice.

This article is all about hibernation in Windows: how your computer hibernates, how to turn off hibernation in Windows 10/11, and even a bit about Sleep Mode. But first, let us look at what hibernation in Windows is.

What is Hibernation?

Hibernation is like shutting down your computer, except that it does not turn it off completely or shut it down. Instead, it places it in a sleep state that allows it to quickly wake up the next time you turn on your computer. In more technical terms, hibernation is an alternative to the Shut Down function or Sleep Mode. Just before you click the Hibernate option in the Power menu, Windows captures the system’s current state and stores that ‘snapshot’ to your hard drive. That way, it can immediately restore your system to that state when you turn it back on.

Why Should You Hibernate?

Hibernation is known to achieve two different things for the average PC user. The first is helping your computer wake up faster than usual so you can resume work from where you stopped.

Keeping app windows open is one of the main reasons people keep their computers turned on for long periods.

The second is conserving battery life. When you hibernate your computer, power is cut off from different components, such as your RAM, to prevent your system from using power while in this state.

Thus, if you were using your PC and wanted to step out quickly, you could enable Hibernate on Windows 10/11 .

First, your PC will boot up faster when you do so. And second, only a trickle of battery life would have been used.

Is Hibernation Risky?

While there are minor concerns about hibernation, they are not significant enough to make you stop the practice entirely.

The only downside that you may notice is slow performance at startup when your computer loads the ‘snapshot’ onto the RAM.

That said, it’s always a good idea to shut down your computer occasionally to improve its lifespan.

Also Read: Laptop Lifespan: Why You Should Definitely Shut Down Your PC Every Night

Difference Between Hibernation and Sleep Mode

Hibernation and Sleep Mode are often considered to be similar in the sense that both of them are conditions of ‘half asleep, half awake’ computers.

Yes, both are functions for shutting down computers without shutting them down completely. But they are also different from each other.

The biggest difference between hibernation and Sleep Mode in Windows 10/11 is the state of inactivity.

Choosing the hibernate power option means your computer is almost completely turned off, which is why it uses up so little battery life.

But Sleep Mode essentially puts the computer on ‘standby,’ keeping your apps open.

A second notable difference between Hibernation Mode and Sleep Mode in Windows 10/11 is that hibernation saves the snapshot of your computer state to the hard disk.

On the other hand, Sleep Mode saves the snapshot to your RAM.

Also Read: How to Stop Apps from Running in the Background on Windows 10 PC?

How to Enable ‘Hibernate’ on Windows 10/11

Now that we have defined the hibernation function in Windows 10/11 and differentiated it from Sleep Mode, how do you enable it? Not all Windows computers have hibernation enabled as a default power option. In computers with this function enabled by default, you will find it alongside the Restart and Sleep Mode functions in the Power menu. However, for the majority of PCs, you have to activate the hibernation function yourself, after which it will be included in the Windows Power menu. Once activated, you can click the power icon and select Hibernate or go to the Control Panel window and prompt your computer to hibernate whenever you press the power button or close the lid. Now, let’s show you the different ways to activate the Hibernate option.

Solution 1: Enabling the hibernate function via control panel

Control Panel is the most common route for enabling the hibernation function. This method leads you to the Power Options on your Windows PC, allowing you to determine how to use available options to turn on the hibernate function.

Also Read: [FIXED] “There Are Currently No Power Options Available” Windows Issue

Follow these steps:

Open the Run dialog window (press Windows + R), type control into the text field, and hit Enter.
Type power options in the search field and click Choose what the power buttons do under Power Options.

Choose what the power buttons do under Power Options.

Now, go to the Shutdown settings section on the subsequent screen and check the box beside Hibernate.

Shutdown settings section on the subsequent screen

As a bonus, you can also choose to enable the Hibernate option whenever you close your PC lid or press the power button.

Solution 2: Enabling the hibernate function via the command prompt

The second method is the quickest, and it involves using the Command Prompt. Follow these steps:

Go to the Start menu, type CMD or Command Prompt, and select the Run as administrator option in the search result.

Click Yes if Windows asks for permission to allow the program to make changes to your PC.
Type the following code and press the Enter keyboard button once the Command Prompt window appears:

powercfg.exe /hibernate on You should now be able to hibernate your computer through the Power menu.

Also Read: Windows Command Prompt: 28 Most Useful CMD Commands [with Examples]

Solution 3: Enabling the hibernate function via the registry editor

The Windows Registry is one of the ‘sacred’ and delicate places on your Windows PC. Windows users are usually advised to stay away unless they are power users and know what they are doing. But you can use the Registry Editor to enable Hibernate on your PC if you’re careful enough . That said, it’s important that you create a System Restore point or back up the registry before you proceed. That way, you can reverse any potential erroneous adjustment .

Also Read: Ultimate Guide: How to Fix Broken Registry Items in Windows 10/11

Follow these steps to enable the hibernate function on your Windows 10/11 via the Registry Editor:

Go to the Start menu, type regedit or registry editor, and click the first result.

Enabling the Hibernate Function Via the Registry Editor

Click Yes to grant the program advanced permission.
After the Registry Editor window opens, go to the left sidebar and head to the following key:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power

Once you select the Power key, go to the right side of the screen and double-click the HibernateEnabled DWORD. If you don’t see that particular DWORD, right-click the space, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and rename the new DWORD to HibernateEnabled.

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Next, type 1 in the Value data text field and hit Enter in the Edit DWORD (32-bit) Value dialog.
Restart your computer.

Important Read: Ultimate Guide: Why and How to Defrag Windows Registry?

How to Hibernate Windows 10/11?

There are three main ways you can hibernate your Windows PC: Power Button: From the section on how to enable hibernation on Windows 10/11, we explained how to enable hibernation via Control Panel (Power Options). There, you can select Hibernate for When I press the power button.

Close PC Lid: In the same page as cited for the power button method, you can choose Hibernation for When I close the lid.

Using Keyboard Shortcut: Many PCs have the Sleep Mode attached to the F3 function key. To activate it, you need to use the fn + F3 key combination and your PC will hibernate. However, this option is only available on some computer models.

Using the Power Menu: The more traditional method would be to open the Start menu, click the power icon, and select Hibernate. You can also right-click the Start button or press Windows + X, choose Shut down, and click Hibernate.

How to Turn Off Hibernation on Windows 10/11?

To turn off hibernation on Windows 10/11, you only have to reverse each of the activation processes we have described in this article. For example, for Command Prompt hibernation activation, you can enter

powercfg.exe / hibernate off instead of  powercfg.exe / hibernate on

Similarly, for the Registry Editor option, when you modify the Value data for HibernateEnabled, enter 0 instead of 1 to turn off hibernation.

How to Disable Sleep Mode on Windows 10/11?

As earlier described, Sleep Mode is typically the default mode for your PC standby. However, if you want to turn it off so that your PC does not go into this standby mode, all you have to do is:

Search for edit power plan on the Windows Start Menu.
Under the Change settings for the plan submenu, move your cursor to the Put the computer to sleep option and choose Never from the options.

Conclusion

Enabling and using the hibernation function on Windows 10/11 can help you conserve your PC’s battery and let you continue work where you left off. You can always use the methods we showed you earlier to disable it whenever you change your mind.

FAQ

What is the main difference between sleep mode and hibernation?

The main difference is that Sleep Mode keeps your computer components, such as the RAM, running while Hibernation cuts power to those components.

Can I disable hibernation if I have limited storage space?

Yes, you can turn off hibernation whenever you want to.

Is hibernation safe for SSDs?

While hibernating your computer means there will be some write operation on the SSD, it doesn’t harm the device.

How do I know if Hibernation is enabled on my PC?

You will see the Hibernate option in the Power menu.

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Have you ever needed to step away from your computer for an indefinite period but didn’t want to shut it down? This could be for various reasons; maybe you have some work that you wish to get right back into post your lunch break or your PC boots on like a snail. The sleep mode in Windows OS lets you do just that, but what if I told you there’s a better power-saving feature than the usual sleep mode?

Hibernation mode is a power option that lets Windows users exploit the features of both a complete system shut down and the sleep mode. Just like Sleep, users can configure when they want their systems to go under Hibernation, and if they wish, the feature can be entirely disabled, too (although keeping it active does make for a better overall experience).

In this article, we will be explaining the difference between sleep and hibernation modes, and also show you how to enable or disable hibernation on Windows 10.

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What is Hibernation?

Hibernation is a power-saving state primarily made for laptops, although it is available on certain computers as well. It differs from Sleep in terms of power usage and where your currently open (before you left your System); files are saved.

The sleep mode is activated by default when you leave your computer without shutting it down. In the sleep state, the screen is turned off, and all the foreground processes (files and applications) are saved in the memory (RAM). This allows the System to be in a low-power state but still be running. You can get back to work by a single click of the keyboard or by simply moving your mouse. The screen boots on within a few seconds, and all your files & applications will be in the same state as they were when you left.

Hibernation, pretty much like Sleep, also saves the state of your files & applications and is activated after your System has been under Sleep for a prolonged period. Unlike Sleep, which stores files in the RAM and therefore requires a constant power supply, Hibernation doesn’t require any power (like when your System is shut down). This is made possible by storing the current state of the files in the hard drive instead of the temporary memory.

When in an extended sleep, your computer automatically transfers the state of your files to the hard disk drive and switches to Hibernation. As the files have been moved to the hard drive, the System will take a little extra time to boot on than required by Sleep. Although, the boot on time is still faster than booting your computer after a complete shutdown.

Hibernation is particularly useful when the user doesn’t want to lose the state of his/her files but also won’t have the opportunity to charge the laptop for some time.

As obvious, saving the state of your files requires reserving some amount of memory and this amount is occupied by a system file (hiberfil.sys). The reserved amount is roughly equal to 75% of the System’s RAM. For example, if your System has 8 GB of RAM installed, the hibernation system file will take up almost 6 GB of your hard disk storage.

Before we move on to enabling Hibernation, we will need to check if the computer has the hiberfil.sys file. If absent, the computer can not go under Hibernation (PCs with InstantGo do not have the hibernation power option).

To check if your computer can hibernate, follow the below steps:

1. Launch File Explorer by double-clicking on its icon on the desktop or pressing the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + E. Click on Local Drive (C:) to open C Drive.

Click on Local Drive (C) to open C Drive

2. Switch to the View tab and click on Options at the end of the ribbon. Select ‘Change folder and search options’.

3. Again, switch to the View tab of the Folder Options window.

4. Double click on Hidden files and folders to open a sub-menu and enable Show hidden files, folders, or drives.

5. Uncheck/untick the box next to ‘Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).’ A warning message will appear when you try to untick the option. Click on Yes to confirm your action.

6. Click on Apply and then OK to save changes.

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7. The Hibernation file (hiberfil.sys), if present, can be found at the root of the C drive. This means your computer is eligible for hibernation.

Enabling or disabling Hibernation is quite easy, and either action can be achieved in a couple of minutes. There are also multiple methods via which one can enable or disable Hibernation. The easiest one is executing a single command in an elevated command prompt while other methods include editing Windows Registry Editor or accessing advanced power options.

Method 1: Enable or Disable Hibernation using Command Prompt

As mentioned, this is the easiest way to enable or disable Hibernation on Windows 10 and, therefore, should be the first method you try.

1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator using any of the listed methods.

2. To enable Hibernation, type powercfg.exe /hibernate on, and press enter.

To disable Hibernation, type powercfg.exe /hibernate off and press enter.

Enable or Disable Hibernation on Windows 10

Both the commands do not return any output, so to check if the command you entered was executed properly, you will need to head back to the C drive and look for the hiberfil.sys file (Steps are mentioned earlier). If you find the hiberfil.sys, it implies you were successful in enabling Hibernation. On the other hand, if the file is absent, Hibernation has been disabled.

Method 2: Enable or Disable Hibernation Via Registry Editor

The second method has the user editing the HibernateEnabled entry in the Registry Editor. Be careful when following this method as Registry Editor is an extremely powerful tool, and any accidental mishap can lead to a whole other set of problems.

1. Open Windows Registry Editor using any of the following methods

a. Open Run Command by pressing Windows Key + R, type regedit and press enter.

b. Press Windows Key + S, type regedit or registry editor, and click on Open when the search returns.

Press Windows Key + R then type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry Editor

2. From the left panel of the registry editor window, expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE by double-clicking on it or by clicking on the arrow to its left.

3. Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, double-click on SYSTEM to expand.

4. Now, expand CurrentControlSet.

Follow the same pattern and navigate to Control/Power.

The final location indicated in the address bar should be:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power

5. In the right-hand panel, double click on HibernateEnabled or right-click on it and select Modify.

6. To enable Hibernation, type 1 in the text box under Value Data.

To disable Hibernation, type 0 in the text box under Value Data.

7. Click on the OK button, exit registry editor, and restart your computer.

Again, head back to the C drive and look for the hiberfil.sys to ensure if you were successful in enabling or disabling Hibernation.

Also Read: Disable Windows Pagefile and Hibernation To Free Up Space

Method 3: Enable or Disable Hibernation Via Advanced Power Options

The final method will have the user enable or disable Hibernation through the Advanced Power Options window. Here, users can also set the time frame after which they want their system to go under Hibernation. Like the previous methods, this one is also quite simple.

1. Open Advanced Power Options by any of the two methods

a. Open Run command, type powercfg.cpl, and press enter.

b. Open Windows Settings (Windows Key + I) and click on System. Under Power & Sleep settings, click on Additional power settings.

2. In the Power Options window, click on Change plan settings (highlighted in blue) under the Selected plan section.

Click on Change plan settings under the Selected plan section | Enable or Disable Hibernation on Windows 10

3. Click on Change advanced power settings in the following Edit Plan Settings window.

4. Expand Sleep by clicking on the plus to its left or by double-clicking on the label.

5. Double-click on Hibernate after and set the Settings (Minutes) to how many minutes you would like your System to sit idle for before going into Hibernation.

To disable Hibernation, set the Settings (Minute) to Never and under Allow hybrid sleep, change the setting to Off.

6. Click on Apply, followed by OK to save the changes you made.

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We hope you were successful in enabling or disabling Hibernation on Windows 10. Also, let us know which one of the three above methods did the trick for you.

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