Windows Windows 11 How-To

How to Disable Hibernation in Windows 11

Easily disable the 'Hibernate' option on your Windows 11 device using these 3 simple methods.

Easily disable the ‘Hibernate’ option on your Windows 11 device using these 3 simple methods.

by Parth Sawhney

Hibernation in Windows 11 allows your computer to save the current state to the hard drive, enabling it to power off completely while preserving your open applications and documents. While this feature is useful for saving power, especially on laptops, you might prefer to disable it to save disk space or prevent potential issues with certain applications. This guide provides several methods to turn off hibernation on your Windows 11 device.

Method 1: Disable hibernate from the Command Prompt

If you’re looking for a quick and efficient way to disable hibernation, using the Command Prompt is the most straightforward method.

Open the Start menu and type Command Prompt in the search bar. Right-click on the Command Prompt app and select Run as administrator.
If prompted by the User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to grant administrative privileges.
In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
powercfg.exe /hibernate off

Hibernation is now disabled on your Windows 11 system.

Method 2: Disable hibernation by changing the Power Plan settings

You can also turn off hibernation through the Power Plan settings in the Control Panel, which allows you to configure various power options.

Open the Start menu and type Control Panel in the search bar. Click on the Control Panel app from the search results.
In the Control Panel, select Power Options.
Find your active power plan and click on Change plan settings next to it.
Click on Change advanced power settings to open the Advanced settings window.
In the Advanced settings, expand the Sleep category by clicking the plus sign. Then, expand Hibernate after.
Set the On battery and Plugged in options to Never by typing it into the field. This disables automatic hibernation.
Click Apply and then OK to save your changes.

Your computer will no longer enter hibernation mode automatically.

Method 3: Disable hibernate by tweaking the registry

For advanced users, editing the Windows Registry provides another method to disable hibernation. Be cautious when modifying the registry, as improper changes can affect system stability.

Open the Start menu and type Registry Editor. Click on the Registry Editor app in the search results.
If a User Account Control prompt appears, click Yes to continue.
In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power
In the right pane, locate and double-click on the HibernateEnabledDefault DWORD value.
Change the Value data to 0 and click OK to save the change.

Note: You can overwrite any existing value in the field.

Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer to apply the changes. Hibernation will be disabled once your system restarts.

By following these methods, you can easily disable hibernation on your Windows 11 device according to your preferences.

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