Laptop hibernate not working
4.5
The laptop fails to save the system state to the disk and shut down.
Symptoms
- Hibernate option missing
- Error on resume
- Boots fresh instead of resuming
Possible Causes
- Hibernation file disabled
- Low disk space
- Corrupt hiberfil.sys
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Enable Hibernation
Run "powercfg /hibernate on" in an admin command prompt.
2
Check Disk Space
Ensure you have enough space for the hiberfil.sys (usually size of RAM).
3
Delete and Recreate File
Turn hibernate off and on again to refresh the system file.
When to See a Technician
Hibernation is safer than Sleep for long periods as it doesn't use any battery.
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