How to Activate Hibernate Mode on a Laptop
Hibernate Mode on Windows allows you to conserve power without shutting down applications. The current state of the computer is saved to the hard disk and the computer shuts down. When you power on your computer, your previous settings are restored from the hard disk. This is especially convenient if you are using your laptop on battery power. Turning on hibernate mode is a simple process in all versions of Windows.
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Instructions
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Windows Vista and 7
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Click the Windows "Start" button and select "All Programs." Scroll up and select "Accessories."
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Right click the "Command Prompt" and click "Run as." Select "Administrator" and click "OK."
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Type "powercfg -hibernate on" (without quotes) and press "OK" to activate hibernation mode.
Windows XP
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Click the Windows "Start" button and click the "Control Panel."
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Click "Performance and Maintenance" and click "Power Options" to launch the power properties console. (This step assumes the Control Panel is in "Category View." If it is in "Classic View," you do not need to select "Performance and Maintenance" first.)
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Click the "Hibernate" tab. Click the "Enable Hibernation" check box under "Hibernate." Click "OK" to save the changes. Hibernation mode is now active.
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