Step-by-Step Guide to Disabling Hibernation on Windows 10

Step 1: Use CMD to Turn Off Hibernation

Begin by opening the Command Prompt with administrative privileges:

1. Press the Windows key + S, type cmd, and select Run as administrator.
2. In the command window, enter: powercfg -h off
3. Close the Command Prompt.
4. If you ever want to re-enable hibernation, simply run powercfg -h on .

Step 2: Adjust Power Settings

Alternatively, you can disable hibernation through Power Settings:

1. Press the Windows key + S, type power plan, and select Choose a power plan.
2. Then, click on Choose what the power buttons do.
3. Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable.
4. Uncheck the Hibernate option and select Save changes.

Step 3: Turn Off Hibernation Through the Registry

For more advanced users, the Registry Editor offers another option:

1. Press Windows key + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
2. Navigate to the following path: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power .
3. Double-click on HibernateEnabledDefault and set its Value data to 0 before saving the changes.

Step 4: Prevent Automatic Hibernation

To stop your computer from entering hibernation automatically:

1. Press Windows key + S, type in power plan, and select Choose a power plan.
2. Click on Change plan settings next to your chosen plan, then select Change advanced power settings.
3. Expand the Sleep section and set Hibernate after to Never.
4. Make sure to save your modifications before exiting.

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