If you are using Windows 7, you may encounter a STOP error when you attempt to put your computer in Hibernate mode. This mode allows users to save battery / power on their laptop/desktop machine. This allows users to store the open programs and files status on the hard drive which is recovered instantly once you resume from the Hibernate mode.
This issue has been confirmed by Microsoft and happens if the current Hibernate file is not large enough to accommodate current memory contents.
If you encounter this issue, follow the simple steps below:
- Click on “Start” and click on “All Programs”. Now Click on “Accessories” on the Start Menu
- Right Click on “Command Prompt” and on the pop-up menu, click on “Run as Administrator”
If you are prompted to enter an administrator password, please type the password and/or confirmation for the same.
- You will now reach a command prompt window with a blinking cursor. On this screen type “powercfg /hibernate/size 100”
- It will take you back to a blinking cursor without any message. Now type “exit” to get out of command prompt.
These steps will resolve the issue by increasing the size of Hibernate file on your computer.
