Windows 11/10 has the Hibernate mode enabled by default. This mode is a power-saving state for computers that run on batteries, e.g. Lap,tops. Hibernation puts the full current state of your PC to the hiberfile file and then turns off your computer. Hibernate mode is slower as compared to Sleep but consumes less power than Sleep Mode.
Types of Hibernate files
There are two types of Hibernate files:
Specify Hiberfile Type as Full or Reduced
Open an elevated command prompt and do the following;
To specify Hiberfile Type as ‘Full’ in Windows 11/10:
Copy and paste the following command into the elevated command prompt, hit Enter:
To specify Hiberfile Type as ‘Reduced’ in Windows 11/10:
Copy and paste the following command into the elevated command prompt, hit Enter: Note: If the hibernation file is set to a custom size greater than 40%, then the command will return a The parameter is incorrect error. You must first set the size of the file to zero with the command powercfg /h /size 0, then rerun the hibernation file type ‘reduced’ command. Once done, you can exit the elevated command prompt. Read next: Can I move Hibernation file to another drive?
