How to Delete hiberfil.sys on Windows 10
If you really don’t need the Hibernate option, you can delete it by entering a command in Command Prompt. For this command, you must open Command Prompt as an administrator, also known as an Elevated Command Prompt. The method you use depends on what version of Windows you are using.
How to Delete hiberfil.sys on Windows 8
Use the Power Users task menu to open the Elevated Command Prompt.
How to Delete hiberfil.sys on Windows 7
To delete Windows 7 hiberfil.sys, you can use a keyboard shortcut to open Command Prompt as an administrator.
How to Delete hiberfil.sys on Windows Vista
To delete Windows Vista hiberfil.sys, you can access Command Prompt from the Start menu and then opt to run it as an administrator in Windows Vista.
How to Delete hiberfil.sys on Windows XP
To delete hiberfil.sys in Windows XP, you have to take a slightly different approach than in other versions of Windows.
Why Delete Hiberfil.sys?
When your computer goes into Hibernate mode, Windows stores your RAM data on the hard drive. This allows it to save the system state without power usage and boot right back up to where you were. This takes up a great deal of drive space. When you delete hiberfil.sys from your computer, you will completely disable Hibernate and make this space available.
Re-Enabling Hibernate
If you change your mind, you can easily enable Hibernate again. Simply open the Command Prompt once more. Type powercfg.exe /hibernate on, press Enter and close the Command Prompt window. In Windows XP, simply open the Power Options Properties dialog box and select Enable Hibernation.
