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Hibernation only locks computer; pagefile problem?
I have a fairly unique computer setup, so let me start by explaining it. I own a Dell Inspiron 1545 running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit. That has 4GB RAM, a 64-bit processor, and a 320GB hard drive. Any other relevant specs should be filled out in my system specs. The unique part of it is that I'm booting and running Window directly off my 2TB external USB drive, after setting it up using this program if it matters. I did this mainly because my 320GB internal HD was too small and I wanted an easy space upgrade, and I just though it would be cool :)
So my problem: whenever I try to get my computer to hibernate, the screen goes black for a moment like it should, and then it jumps right to the lock screen. In other words, trying to hibernate only locks my computer. This happens no matter how I try to get it to hibernate, whether directly through the start menu or using a gadget. I know my computer supports it because it works just fine when I run the Windows Vista Home Premium x64 that is still installed on my internal drive, and I'm pretty sure this fact also rules out the possibility of a problem with my BIOS.
I did some searching on Google and found that this can sometimes be a problem with dual booting, because it causes an issue with the page file. I assume that the page file is somewhat responsible for hibernation, which reminded me of another important quirk in my computer:
Every time I boot up Windows 7, I get this error message:
It then takes me to this window:
At which point I just hit OK and my computer works without an issue, besides this hibernation problem.
Figuring it must a page file issue, I went into Disk Management and checked the flags on both my internal drive (that can still boot Vista Home Premium) and the external drive that W7 is running on. My internal drive with Vista has the Page File flag on it, but my Windows 7 drive does not. So for starters, I'd like to know how to set or activate the page file on that drive, and if that doesn't solve my problem, I'd like more help getting hibernate to work. Thanks!