Hibernate does not work

[Zacharias1980]

I am using Windows 7 32 Bit on a Laptop.
Whenever I try to let my computer go into hibernate mode, the screen turns black and the harddrive light blinks for a moment. Then nothing happens, the screen remains black and the computer stays on/does not continue in getting into hibernate mode. After I move my mouse or press any button the screen turns on immediatly and I have to unlock my account.
Summary: Instead of goint into hibernate mode, nothing happens, but my my account gets locked and the screen turns off.
I looked at this guide, but it could not help me.

When I enter powercfg -lastwake into a command prompt after a failed attempt it says Aktivierungsverlaufsanzahl - 0 (should be something like activationprogresscount - 0).

 

[raf051888]

Did you verify that the drivers are up to date? This sounds like a chipset issue.

 

[Zacharias1980]

I have an Intel PM965 Chipset, but i fail at finding the right drivers for it on the intel homepage... ok i think i found it...
EDIT: If i updated correctly (the intel page and the update programs are pieces of sh**), it didnt help. I updatet the Chipset with this.

 

[Zacharias1980]

anyone?

 

[NoN]

anyone?

You might need to update the "Intel Rapid Storage Technology" if you haven't done that already:

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Chipsets&ProductLine=Desktop+Chipsets&ProductProduct=Intel%c2%ae+965+Express+Chipset+Family

"Select an Operating System" => "Select a Download Type"

Scroll list then find:

3/23/2010 v9.6.0.1014 Latest Drivers

Don't choose the F6 install!

 

[Zacharias1980]

When I try that, it says: This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software.

 

[NoN]

When I try that, it says: This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software.

Did you choose the x32 bits for Windows 7? Looks those drivers are aswell for your Intel PM965 Chipset. Maybe update from your manufacturer site, this Chipset. Are you on switchable graphics cards?

You should fill your Specs in the "User Control Panel" of the SevenForums, that might help.

 

[Zacharias1980]

Did you choose the x32 bits for Windows 7? Looks those drivers are aswell for your Intel PM965 Chipset. Maybe update from your manufacturer site, this Chipset. Are you on switchable graphics cards?

You should fill your Specs in the "User Control Panel" of the SevenForums, that might help.

Yes, I choosed x32 bits. What do you mean with switchable graphic cards. The Graphic Card was built in in the Laptop, when I bought it and I think I should not /can not change it. I also reinstalled the chipset drivers from Samsung (the manufacturer). I filled in the sepcs...

 

[NoN]

Did you choose the x32 bits for Windows 7? Looks those drivers are aswell for your Intel PM965 Chipset. Maybe update from your manufacturer site, this Chipset. Are you on switchable graphics cards?

You should fill your Specs in the "User Control Panel" of the SevenForums, that might help.

Yes, I choosed x32 bits. What do you mean with switchable graphic cards. The Graphic Card was built in in the Laptop, when I bought it and I think I should not /can not change it. I also reinstalled the chipset drivers from Samsung (the manufacturer). I filled in the sepcs...

I mean on my laptop, i do have both Graphics Cards along the "Mobile 4 Series Express Chipset". There's an ATI & Intel GMA cards, and when for exemple i do unplug to go on battery powered, it switchs on the Intel GMA card...

Could be also trouble maker for hibernate the laptop if they are not set properly. Normaly it will set it during the install but better check twice...

So, did it resolved?

 

[Zacharias1980]

I only have one graphic card. And no, sadly it doesnt work yet...

 

[NoN]

I only have one graphic card. And no, sadly it doesnt work yet...

I suggest you to SFC/Scannow:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

And you can have also this command in the properties of your Hard drive

Computer=>(C: )=>Properties=>Tools=>Check Now=>Click OK=> At next start it will sfc/scannow files and index....for errors.

Come back when finished and tells us what's up!


EDIT:
Don't you have a kind of bitorrent running in the background?

You may aswell check in your Control Panel => Power Plan settings what's going on...before.

 

[Zacharias1980]

SFC /scannow found nothing.
I checked my hd for errors. Didnt help.
I dont have things running in the background. It doesnt even work, when I did not log on yet.
It might help you, that I upgraded from vista to windows 7.

 

[chev65]

Upgrades can cause all sorts of strange problems although this can easily be a driver limitation or compatiblity problem with the driver.

With the correct drivers Windows 7 hibernation works perfectly I can assure you of that. I have a newer Sony laptop that is made for Windows 7 and the sleep mode and hibernation works flawlessly. Your best bet to to perform a clean install then track down the best possible driver.

 

[Zacharias1980]

OK, finally after a lot of time, I found the problem. Ill write it here, sothat people, who have the same problem know how it can be fixed: While using Vista, I installed True Crypt. I forgot to update it and today I did. I looked at the changelog and there it said 'fixed a problem with hibernate mode on windows xp/vista/7. I tested it and tada it worked.


Theres is no need of anyone pushing this thread again.