How to enable and disable hibernation in Windows 7

When enabled, the size of the hibernation file (hiberfil.sys) will be the same as the amount of installed RAM on your computer

You can set your computer to either use or not use the Hybrid or Hibernate sleep mode option from the Advanced Power Plan Options.

METHOD-1  THROUGH COMMAND PROMPT

Only using this method to disable hibernation will delete the hiberfil.sys file.

1. Open a Elevated Command Prompt.

2. TO ENABLE HIBERNATE

A) In the elevated command prompt, type powercfg -h on and press Enter.  

B) Now set your Power Plan settings to the recommended settings for Hibernate

C) Go to step 4.

3. To Disable Hibernate -

A) In the elevated command prompt, type powercfg -h off and press Enter.

METHOD-2  THROUGH POWER OPTION

1. Open Power Options to change the advanced power settings, and expand Sleep and Hibernate after.

2. To Disable Hibernate -

A) Under Hibernate after, set the Setting (Minutes) to Never. (See screenshot above)

B) Under Allow hybrid sleep, set Setting to Off.

C) Click on OK.

3. To Enable Hibernate -

A) Set the Setting (Minutes) to how many minutes your computer is inactive for before hibernating, then click on OK.