How to Enable or Disable Hibernation in Windows 11

Hibernation is a power-saving feature in Windows 11 that allows you to save your current system state to the hard drive and then turn off your computer completely. When you turn your computer back on, Windows can quickly restore the system state and all of your open programs and documents. Hibernation is useful if you need to save your work and shut down your computer for an extended period without losing any unsaved work. However, hibernation can also take up valuable disk space, and some users may not need this feature. By enabling or disabling hibernation, you can customize your power settings to suit your needs and optimize your computer's performance. In this article, we will explain how to enable or disable hibernation in Windows 11.

Enabling Hibernation in Windows 11

To enable hibernation in Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Open the Start menu and type "Power Options" in the search bar.
2. Click on the "Power Options" app to open it.
3. In the Power Options window, click on "Choose what the power buttons do" on the left side of the screen.
4. In the next screen, click on "Change settings that are currently unavailable".
5. Scroll down to the "Shutdown settings" section and check the box next to "Hibernate".
6. Click on "Save changes" to enable hibernation.

Disabling Hibernation in Windows 11:

To disable hibernation in Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Open the Start menu and type "Command Prompt" in the search bar.
2. Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator".
3. In the Command Prompt window, type "powercfg.exe /hibernate off" and press Enter.
4. Close the Command Prompt window.

Note: Disabling hibernation will also remove the hiberfil.sys file from your hard drive, which can free up a significant amount of disk space.

Conclusion

Hibernation can be a useful feature in Windows 11, but it may not be necessary for all users. Enabling or disabling hibernation is a simple process that can be done through the Power Options or Command Prompt. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily enable or disable hibernation in Windows 11 according to your needs.