This will show you how to enable or disable Windows 7 Hibernate by restoring or deleting the Hibernation File. When disabled, the Hibernate option is missing from the Start Menu, Shut Down Windows, and the Advanced Power Plan Options.
By default in Windows 7, the size of the hibernation file (hiberfil.sys) will be the same as the amount of installed RAM on your computer.
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You can set your computer to either use or not use the Hybrid or Hibernate sleep mode option from the Advanced Power Plan Options.
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You will only see Hibernate listed in the Start Menu power button arrow menu if you have Hybrid turned off in the Advanced Power Plan Options.
Enable and Turn On Hibernate
This option will restore the hiberfil.sys file, and the Allow hybrid sleep and Hibernate after Power Options under Sleep.
Enable Hibernate
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