How to Activate Hibernate Mode in Windows 8/8.1

Windows 8 is one of the recent and more advanced operating system compared to the previous version. There are some weird facts about windows 8, which includes the disabled or hidden function of hibernation mode. Many windows 8 users aren't aware that hibernation option is available in windows 8 because the option is hidden (Microsoft simply disabled it).

For most of us that don't know about hibernation, well let me explain what it means and how it helps.
Hibernation in computing is simply powering down the computer while retaining its state. During hibernation, the computer saves the content of its RAM to the hard disk or any other non-volatile storage memory. Once the computer is being powered on, it resumes to its retained state. One great advantage of hibernation in the computer or laptop is that it improves battery life. You can also check out 10 ways to improve the life of your laptop battery.

Today's stroll, I would brief you on the easiest method on how you can enable or activate hibernation mode in windows 8/8.1.



How to Activate Hibernate Mode in Windows 8/8.1

Step 1» Firstly, press Windows + W key to open the settings search menu. Then search for power options and select.

Step 2» After that, at the left side, click on Choose what the power buttons do option, and a dialogue box would appear then select Change settings that are currently unavailable option.

Step 3» Once you click on the above option, then scroll down the shutdown settings and check Hibernate box and save the options.


That's it. The hibernation mode of your laptop is now enabled and no more hidden in your windows 8. So whenever you want to hibernate your laptop, simply move the mouse cursor to
The upper-right corner of your Windows 8
Screen on your laptop and then select on Settings » Power option and you should see hibernation mode in the list, and then select from there.


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