WinFix: Enable Hibernation on Windows Server

Sometimes we do use Windows Server as workstation and it is good to enable hibernation to resume your work.

How to check Hibernation Disabled/Enabled

1. Open Control Panel -> Power Options

2. Click on Change plan settings on any Power Plan Profile

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3. Click on Change advanced power settings

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4. Hibernation is Disabled, if there is no option for Hibernate After

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5. Hibernation is Enabled, if there is option for Hibernate After

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How to Enable Hibernation

1. Open Command Prompt in Administrator mode

2. Enter the following command to enable Hibernate

powercfg.exe /Hibernate on
or
powercfg.exe /H on

3. Download YLNotes__HibernateNow script and unpack to desktop to hibernate

How to Disable Hibernation

1. Open Command Prompt in Administrator mode

2. Enter the following command to disable Hibernate

powercfg.exe /Hibernate off
or
powercfg.exe /H off

 

References:

  1. Microsoft KB555569

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