Delete Hiberfil Sys Windows 7

Right-click cmd.exe and select .

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To , the most effective method is to disable the hibernation feature entirely using the Command Prompt. Because this is a protected system file used actively by Windows, you cannot simply right-click and delete it in Windows Explorer. Quick Method: Use Command Prompt (Admin) Right-click cmd

If you try to right-click and delete hiberfil.sys manually, Windows will stop you. Even if you use a tool to force-delete it, This is because the hibernation feature is enabled by default in the system kernel. Because this is a protected system file used

In Windows 7, when you choose "Hibernate" from the Start Menu, the operating system takes a snapshot of everything currently in your system memory (RAM) and writes it to this file on your hard drive. This allows your computer to power down completely—using zero electricity—while preserving your open documents and browser tabs. When you turn the computer back on, Windows reads the data from hiberfil.sys and loads it back into RAM, returning you exactly where you left off.

The hiberfil.sys file will be deleted automatically by Windows immediately. Alternative Method: Windows Registry

The hiberfil.sys file will be removed automatically, and hibernation will be disabled.