Hiberfil.sys


  1. phenix
    Posts : 254
    windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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    Hiberfil.sys


    Running Windows 7 pro 32-bit.
    All updates in place.

    I can't find where "hiberfil.sys" is located to see the size of the file.
    Tried a search with "Hidden files showing".

    Next I want to remove it.
    I understand that the file doesn't effect anything else and is safe to remove.

    In the command prompt I would type in powercfg -h off then hit enter to
    delete the file.
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  3. LMiller7
    Posts : 2,497
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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    hiberfil.sys will be in the root of the Windows partition. It will only exist if hibernation is enabled.
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  4. Computer0304
    Posts : 2,409
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit/Windows 8 64-bit/Win7 Pro64-bit
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    Do this to remove it: Hibernate - Enable or Disable Remember don't turn it off if you use hibernate.
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