Hibernation is a power-saving mode in which the hard drive acts as a data store in RAM. This allows you to save the work of programs running on the device and continue working with them after returning to normal mode.
Instructions
Step 1
Unlike sleep mode, during hibernation, the power from the computer is completely cut off, which allows you to save the maximum amount of battery power, which is critical for laptops, netbooks or tablets.
Step 2
In Windows Vista, the Enable Hibernation option is not available in the Start menu, but you can manually activate it using the Command Prompt. To launch it, open the "Start" menu and enter the query "Command" in the program search bar, then right-click on the result that appears in the list. Select the "Run as administrator" option. You can also find the terminal by going to the menu item "Start" - "All Programs" - "Accessories" - "Command Prompt".
Step 3
In the window that appears, you need to enable the PowerCfg utility. To do this, enter the code:
powercfg / hibernate on
Then press Enter. The system will automatically make all the necessary changes to the system and open the possibility of switching to energy-saving mode.
Step 4
Not all computers support hibernation. To check the utility is working on your device, in the command line, enter the following query:
powercfg / a
A list of modes in which your computer can function will appear in the program window. If in the line that appears there is a mention of hibernation, then it can be entered into it.
Step 5
Restart your computer to apply the changes. After performing the operation, to access the mode, left-click on the arrow icon next to the system shutdown button in the "Start" menu and select "Hibernation".
Step 6
To remove a mode from the list of active ones and disable it in the system, open the command line again and enter the request:
powercfg –h OFF
Press Enter. After restarting your computer, the hibernation option will disappear from the Start list.
