You can easily remove or disable the Windows hibernate feature using a specific command in the Command Prompt with administrator privileges. This process not only disables hibernation but also reclaims the disk space used by the hiberfil.sys file.
Steps to Disable Windows Hibernate
Follow these straightforward steps to turn off the hibernate feature on your Windows computer:
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Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
- Start by typing
Command Promptinto the search bar located on your Start menu. - When the
Command Promptapp appears in the search results, right-click on it. - From the context menu that appears, select
Run as Administrator. This is crucial for the command to execute successfully.
- Start by typing
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Execute the Disable Command:
- Once the Command Prompt window is open with administrator privileges, type the following command exactly as shown:
powercfg -h off - Press
Enteron your keyboard.
- Once the Command Prompt window is open with administrator privileges, type the following command exactly as shown:
After executing this command, Windows will disable the hibernate option, and the hiberfil.sys file (which stores your system's memory content during hibernation) will be deleted, freeing up a significant amount of disk space.
This method effectively removes the hibernate option from your power menu and ensures that your computer will no longer use this power-saving state.
