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Repairing the hibernation mode

December 26, 2007
Updated: December 14, 2023
Quick overview:

Instructions: Repair hibernation in 2 steps

The cause of the problem is due to the fact that the file required for the hibernation mode hiberfil.sys deleted is activated. This means that the system can no longer be hibernated.

If you are affected by this problem, follow the instructions below to be able to use hibernation mode again:

Step 1

Press "Windows key + R" and type in the following window "cmd" in.

execute_cmd

Step 2

The Windows prompt will now appear. Enter the following there: powercfg -hibernate on

cmd _powercfg

After a restart, hibernation should now be available again.

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