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How to Delete hiberfil.sys for Good

Removing the unnecessary Hibernation mode file can save space

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To delete Hibernation mode in Windows 10: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and enter powercfg.exe /hibernate off.To re-enable Hibernation mode in Windows 10: Open the Command Prompt again and enter powercfg.exe /hibernate on.To turn off Hibernation in Windows Vista: Open the Control Panel and go to Power Options > Hibernate. This article explains how to delete hiberfil.sys and disable Hibernation mode on Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.

How to Delete hiberfil sys on Windows 10

If you really don't need the Hibernate option, you can delete it by entering a command in Command Prompt. For this command, you must open Command Prompt as an administrator, also known as an Elevated Command Prompt. The method you use depends on what version of Windows you are using. Select Search. Enter command. You will see Command Prompt listed as the primary result. Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator. (Or select Run as Administrator in the right pane.) Select Yes if a User Account Control window appears requesting permission to continue. The Command Prompt window will open. Type powercfg.exe /hibernate off into the Command Prompt window and press Enter. Close the Command Prompt window.

How to Delete hiberfil sys on Windows 8

Use the Power Users task menu to open the Elevated Command Prompt. Press and hold the Windows Key and press X to open the Power Users Tasks menu. Select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu. Select Yes if a User Account Control window appears requesting permission to continue. The Command Prompt window will open. Enter powercfg.exe /hibernate off into the Command Prompt window and press Enter. Close the Command Prompt window.

How to Delete hiberfil sys on Windows 7

To delete Windows 7 hiberfil.sys, you can use a keyboard shortcut to open Command Prompt as an administrator. Select Start. Enter cmd into the Search box (but don't press Enter). You will see Command Prompt listed as the primary result in the Search menu. Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open Command Prompt with admin privileges. Select Yes if the User Account Control prompt appears. Type powercfg.exe /hibernate off into the Command Prompt window and press Enter. Close the Command Prompt window.

How to Delete hiberfil sys on Windows Vista

To delete Windows Vista hiberfil.sys, you can access Command Prompt from the Start menu and then opt to run it as an administrator in Windows Vista. Select Start. Select All Programs and then select Accessories. Right-click Command Prompt in the list of options and then choose Run as Administrator. Enter powercfg.exe /hibernate off into the Command Prompt window and press Enter. Close the Command Prompt window.

How to Delete hiberfil sys on Windows XP

To delete hiberfil.sys in Windows XP, you have to take a slightly different approach than in other versions of Windows. Select Start and select Control Panel. Choose Power Options to open the Power Options Properties dialog box. Select Hibernate. Select Enable Hibernation to clear the checkbox and disable Hibernation mode. Select OK to apply the change. Close the Power Options Properties box.

Why Delete Hiberfil sys

When your computer goes into Hibernate mode, Windows stores your RAM data on the hard drive. This allows it to save the system state without power usage and boot right back up to where you were. This takes up a great deal of drive space. When you delete hiberfil.sys from your computer, you will completely disable Hibernate and make this space available.

Re-Enabling Hibernate

If you change your mind, you can easily enable Hibernate again. Simply open the Command Prompt once more. Type powercfg.exe /hibernate on, press Enter and close the Command Prompt window. In Windows XP, simply open the Power Options Properties dialog box and select Enable Hibernation. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Open an Elevated Command Prompt in Windows How to Fix a Frozen Windows 10 Taskbar How to Open Command Prompt (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, etc.) How to Change Directories in CMD (Command Prompt) How to Access Device Manager From the Command Prompt Scan and Fix Your Hard Drive: Windows System Files How to Enable or Disable the Administrator Account in Windows How to Start System Restore From the Command Prompt What Is a Service? (Definition of a Windows Service) How to Turn off Incognito Mode How to Perform a Netsh Winsock Reset How to Disable the Windows Firewall in Windows How to Open Disk Management From Command Prompt How to Disable Cortana in Windows 10 How to Use the Format Command to Write Zeros to a Hard Drive How to Open Registry Editor in Windows Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies