How to Auto Hibernate Computer in Windows 11
We will show you how to auto hibernate your computer in Windows 11
⏰Timestamps⏰
00:00 Intro
00:58 Step 1: Enable Hibernate Mode
01:57 Step 2: Setting Up Auto Hibernate
03:32 Tips: The Optimal Times For Sleep And Hibernation
04:55 Fix Issues
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what exactly is hibernation?
Hibernation in Windows is a power-saving state designed primarily for laptops but can be used on desktops as well.
When you hibernate your PC, it saves all your open documents and running apps to your hard disk or SSD and then turns off your computer.
When you turn it back on, everything is exactly where you left it.
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Step 1: Enable Hibernate Mode
On laptops, Hibernate is enabled by default, but it needs to be manually enabled on desktops.
To ensure Hibernate is enabled, you can run the command on your laptop.
First, we need to open the Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
Open the Start menu, type 'CMD', and run it as administrator.
In the Command Prompt window, type the following command:
powercfg -h on
Press Enter to execute the command. This enables the Hibernate mode on your system.
Once the command is executed successfully, you can close the Command Prompt window.
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Step 2: Setting Up Auto Hibernate
Open the Start menu, type "Control Panel," and select it from the search results.
Go to "System and Security," then "Power Options."
Click on "Change plan settings" next to your selected power plan.
On our computer, the Balanced plan is selected and active.
Click on "Change advanced power settings."
In the Power Options dialog box, expand the "Sleep" section, then expand "Hibernate after."
Here, you can set the time for your computer to automatically hibernate when plugged in and on battery.
If you have a desktop, you will see one of these two option.
Set your preferred time.
Please note that you can also set the sleep time in the Power Options dialog box.
If you want to set a time for both automatic sleep and automatic hibernation of your computer, continue with the tutorial. We will guide you in choosing the best time.
Once you've set the time, click Apply and then OK.
Now, according to the hibernation time you have set, if the system is not used during this period, the computer will automatically hibernate.
Just a quick tip - make sure to save your work frequently, especially if you set a short timer for sleep or hibernation.
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Tips: The Optimal Times For Sleep And Hibernation
Please note that when the automatic time is set for both sleep and hibernation, the system will first enter sleep mode and then automatically hibernate.
When the computer goes to sleep, the power button light typically blinks or pulses slowly.
When the computer goes into hibernation, the power button light usually turns off completely.
When configuring power settings for sleep and hibernate in Windows 11, it's important to balance convenience and power saving.
Here are some general guidelines to help you decide on appropriate times for sleep and hibernate.
Sleep Mode: Use sleep mode for short periods of inactivity where you want your computer to quickly resume from where you left off.
On Battery: 10-15 minutes
Plugged In: 20-30 minutes
Hibernate Mode: Use hibernate mode for longer periods of inactivity where you want to save more power and don't mind waiting a bit longer for your computer to resume.
On Battery: 30-60 minutes
Plugged In: 1-2 hours
These times can be adjusted based on your personal preferences and usage patterns.
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Fix Issues
If you're having trouble getting your computer to sleep or hibernate, or if your computer doesn't wake up properly from sleep or hibernation, something might be preventing it.
We will show you a quick solution to solve this problem.
Open the Start menu, type "Control Panel," and select it from the search results.
Go to "System and Security," then "Power Options."
Click on 'Change plan settings' next to your selected power plan.
On our computer, the Balanced plan is selected and active.
Click on "Change advanced power settings."
In the Power Options dialog box, expand the "Sleep" section, then expand "Allow hybrid sleep."
You will see two options: "On battery" and "Plugged in."
Set both to "Off" by selecting "Off" from the dropdown menu.
If you have a desktop, you will see one of these two option.
In the Power Options dialog box, scroll down and expand the "PCI Express" section, then expand "Link State Power Management" sub-section.
You will see two settings: On battery and Plugged in.
Set both to Off by selecting Off from the dropdown menu.
If you have a desktop, you will see one of these two option.
Click Apply, then OK to save your changes.
Close the Edit Plan Settings window.
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