How to Hibernate in Windows XP

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Hibernate in Windows XP

Microsoft chose to hide the "Hibernate" function in Windows XP. Here's how you perform that function without going through too much trouble.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Make sure all necessary programs are closed prior to shutting down. Hibernating will put all programs to "sleep," but some programs won't start up properly. Experiment after this to figure out which programs perform as intended.
Step 2

Click on "Start" and navigate to "Shut Down."
Step 3

You will see the Shut Down dialog box.
Step 4

You will see three options--Standby, Turn Off or Restart.
Step 5

Hold down the "Shift" key on your keyboard and "Standby" will switch to "Hibernate."
Step 6

Click on "Hibernate" and your system will then go into Hibernation mode. It will take a few seconds to a few minutes to enter that mode, in which case your system will shut down.

Tips & Warnings

Simply turn on your computer to exit Hibernation mode.
Make sure you have exited most of your programs so that Windows can exit the Hibernation mode successfully.
If your computer fails to come out of Hibernation, press the Power button for five seconds. That will shut it down. Press it again to restart.