how to move hiberfil.sys

[Dr. Ralf Schulz]

Hi,

in my opinion, the hiberfil.sys file ist just a temporary file like many
others. I would like to move this file to the temporary Directory to avoid
backing up with some external tools I use.
Is there an authorized guide how to move hiberfil.sys? Could you send me
some advice?

Thanks in advance
Ralf

[Mcploppy ©]

Dr. Ralf Schulz bashed at the keyboard and said:
> Hi,
>
> in my opinion, the hiberfil.sys file ist just a temporary file like
> many others. I would like to move this file to the temporary
> Directory to avoid backing up with some external tools I use.
> Is there an authorized guide how to move hiberfil.sys? Could you send
> me some advice?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Ralf

Hi Ralf,

During hibernation, all devices are powered off, and the system's physical
memory is written to disk in the system hibernation file, \Hiberfil.sys.

You'll need to turn off the "Enable Hibernate" by going to:

Start->Settings->Control Panel->Power Options and then select the
"Hibernate" Tab and De-Select the "Enable Hibernation" check box.

After you do this WinXP will delete the hiberfil.sys file next time you
re-boot.

HTH
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[Will Denny]

Hi Ralf

The hiberfil.sys file is used for Hibernation. If you don't use the =
Hibernation option that file can be deleted by going to:

Control Panel>Power Options>Hibernate tab. Uncheck 'Enable Hibernation' =
and the file will automatically be deleted.

If you would rather move it - you will still have to uncheck 'Enable =
Hibernation'.

--=20

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"Dr. Ralf Schulz" > wrote in message =
...
> Hi,
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> in my opinion, the hiberfil.sys file ist just a temporary file like =
many
> others. I would like to move this file to the temporary Directory to =
avoid
> backing up with some external tools I use.
> Is there an authorized guide how to move hiberfil.sys? Could you send =
me
> some advice?
>=20
> Thanks in advance
> Ralf
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[Richard Urban]

Will.

I believe that hiberfil.sys MUST be in the root of the drive where Windows
is installed. It is not moveable. Correct me if I am wrong here! You can
stop using it, but if you do want to use it, it must be in it's present
location.

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aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)

"Will Denny" > wrote in message
...
Hi Ralf

The hiberfil.sys file is used for Hibernation. If you don't use the
Hibernation option that file can be deleted by going to:

Control Panel>Power Options>Hibernate tab. Uncheck 'Enable Hibernation' and
the file will automatically be deleted.

If you would rather move it - you will still have to uncheck 'Enable
Hibernation'.

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"Dr. Ralf Schulz" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
>
> in my opinion, the hiberfil.sys file ist just a temporary file like many
> others. I would like to move this file to the temporary Directory to avoid
> backing up with some external tools I use.
> Is there an authorized guide how to move hiberfil.sys? Could you send me
> some advice?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Ralf
>
>
>


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[Star Fleet Admiral Q]

You can use it or not use it, that's your options - it can't be moved, it
must be in the root of the "system" drive/partition (where the PC boots
from).

"Dr. Ralf Schulz" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
>
> in my opinion, the hiberfil.sys file ist just a temporary file like many
> others. I would like to move this file to the temporary Directory to avoid
> backing up with some external tools I use.
> Is there an authorized guide how to move hiberfil.sys? Could you send me
> some advice?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Ralf
>
>
>

[Will Denny]

Hi

Yes, that's correct. I've just re-checked - hiberfil.sys can't be =
moved. If Hibernation is disabled, then hiberfil.sys is automatically =
deleted when either 'Apply' or 'OK' is clicked on.

--=20

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


"Richard Urban" > wrote in message =
...
> Will.
>=20
> I believe that hiberfil.sys MUST be in the root of the drive where =
Windows
> is installed. It is not moveable. Correct me if I am wrong here! You =
can
> stop using it, but if you do want to use it, it must be in it's =
present
> location.
>=20
> --=20
> Regards:
>=20
> Richard Urban
>=20
> aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)
>=20
> "Will Denny" > wrote in message
> ...
> Hi Ralf
>=20
> The hiberfil.sys file is used for Hibernation. If you don't use the
> Hibernation option that file can be deleted by going to:
>=20
> Control Panel>Power Options>Hibernate tab. Uncheck 'Enable =
Hibernation' and
> the file will automatically be deleted.
>=20
> If you would rather move it - you will still have to uncheck 'Enable
> Hibernation'.
>=20
> --=20
>=20
> Will Denny
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>=20
>=20
> "Dr. Ralf Schulz" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi,
> >
> > in my opinion, the hiberfil.sys file ist just a temporary file like =
many
> > others. I would like to move this file to the temporary Directory to =
avoid
> > backing up with some external tools I use.
> > Is there an authorized guide how to move hiberfil.sys? Could you =
send me
> > some advice?
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> > Ralf
> >
> >
> >
>=20
>=20
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[Alex Nichol]

Dr. Ralf Schulz wrote:

>
>in my opinion, the hiberfil.sys file ist just a temporary file like many
>others. I would like to move this file to the temporary Directory to avoid
>backing up with some external tools I use.
>Is there an authorized guide how to move hiberfil.sys?


You can't if you use the Hibernation facility. It has to be in the root
of C where the boot program can find it instantly on turning the machine
back on, and must be available there when you start to shut down and
maybe Hibernate. . But if you do not use Hibernation, go to Control
Panel - Power Options and uncheck 'Enable' on the Hibernate page: the
file will immediately go.

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[Opinicus]

"Alex Nichol" > wrote

> maybe Hibernate. . But if you do not use Hibernation, go to Control
> Panel - Power Options and uncheck 'Enable' on the Hibernate page: the
> file will immediately go.

Thank you for that tip.

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[Alex Nichol]

Dr. Ralf Schulz wrote:

>
>in my opinion, the hiberfil.sys file ist just a temporary file like many
>others. I would like to move this file to the temporary Directory to avoid
>backing up with some external tools I use.
>Is there an authorized guide how to move hiberfil.sys?


You can't if you use the Hibernation facility. It has to be in the root
of C where the boot program can find it instantly on turning the machine
back on, and must be available there when you start to shut down and
maybe Hibernate. . But if you do not use Hibernation, go to Control
Panel - Power Options and uncheck 'Enable' on the Hibernate page: the
file will immediately go.

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[Opinicus]

"Alex Nichol" > wrote

> maybe Hibernate. . But if you do not use Hibernation, go to Control
> Panel - Power Options and uncheck 'Enable' on the Hibernate page: the
> file will immediately go.

Thank you for that tip.

--
Bob
Kanyak's Doghouse
http://kanyak.com

[Alex Nichol]

Dr. Ralf Schulz wrote:

>
>in my opinion, the hiberfil.sys file ist just a temporary file like many
>others. I would like to move this file to the temporary Directory to avoid
>backing up with some external tools I use.
>Is there an authorized guide how to move hiberfil.sys?


You can't if you use the Hibernation facility. It has to be in the root
of C where the boot program can find it instantly on turning the machine
back on, and must be available there when you start to shut down and
maybe Hibernate. . But if you do not use Hibernation, go to Control
Panel - Power Options and uncheck 'Enable' on the Hibernate page: the
file will immediately go.

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[Opinicus]

"Alex Nichol" > wrote

> maybe Hibernate. . But if you do not use Hibernation, go to Control
> Panel - Power Options and uncheck 'Enable' on the Hibernate page: the
> file will immediately go.

Thank you for that tip.

--
Bob
Kanyak's Doghouse
http://kanyak.com

[Dr. Ralf Schulz]

Thanks for your advice.
What a pity! I can't understand, why the swapping device can be moved to
another drive, but not the hiberfil.sys.
I consider this a bug.

[Richard Urban]

Consider it as you will. There are definite reasons for its being where it
is, when called for.

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Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)

"Dr. Ralf Schulz" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for your advice.
> What a pity! I can't understand, why the swapping device can be moved to
> another drive, but not the hiberfil.sys.
> I consider this a bug.
>
>

[Alex Nichol]

Dr. Ralf Schulz wrote:

>
>in my opinion, the hiberfil.sys file ist just a temporary file like many
>others. I would like to move this file to the temporary Directory to avoid
>backing up with some external tools I use.
>Is there an authorized guide how to move hiberfil.sys?


You can't if you use the Hibernation facility. It has to be in the root
of C where the boot program can find it instantly on turning the machine
back on, and must be available there when you start to shut down and
maybe Hibernate. . But if you do not use Hibernation, go to Control
Panel - Power Options and uncheck 'Enable' on the Hibernate page: the
file will immediately go.

--
Alex Nichol MS MVP (Windows Technologies)
Bournemouth, U.K. (remove the D8 bit)

[Opinicus]

"Alex Nichol" > wrote

> maybe Hibernate. . But if you do not use Hibernation, go to Control
> Panel - Power Options and uncheck 'Enable' on the Hibernate page: the
> file will immediately go.

Thank you for that tip.

--
Bob
Kanyak's Doghouse
http://kanyak.com

[Dr. Ralf Schulz]

Thanks for your advice.
What a pity! I can't understand, why the swapping device can be moved to
another drive, but not the hiberfil.sys.
I consider this a bug.

[Richard Urban]

Consider it as you will. There are definite reasons for its being where it
is, when called for.

--
Regards:

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)

"Dr. Ralf Schulz" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for your advice.
> What a pity! I can't understand, why the swapping device can be moved to
> another drive, but not the hiberfil.sys.
> I consider this a bug.
>
>

[Dr. Ralf Schulz]

Thanks for your advice.
What a pity! I can't understand, why the swapping device can be moved to
another drive, but not the hiberfil.sys.
I consider this a bug.

[Richard Urban]

Consider it as you will. There are definite reasons for its being where it
is, when called for.

--
Regards:

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)

"Dr. Ralf Schulz" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for your advice.
> What a pity! I can't understand, why the swapping device can be moved to
> another drive, but not the hiberfil.sys.
> I consider this a bug.
>
>

[Dr. Ralf Schulz]

Thanks for your advice.
What a pity! I can't understand, why the swapping device can be moved to
another drive, but not the hiberfil.sys.
I consider this a bug.

[Richard Urban]

Consider it as you will. There are definite reasons for its being where it
is, when called for.

--
Regards:

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)

"Dr. Ralf Schulz" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for your advice.
> What a pity! I can't understand, why the swapping device can be moved to
> another drive, but not the hiberfil.sys.
> I consider this a bug.
>
>

[Alex Nichol]

Dr. Ralf Schulz wrote:

>Thanks for your advice.
>What a pity! I can't understand, why the swapping device can be moved to
>another drive, but not the hiberfil.sys.
>I consider this a bug.


See my other re[p;ly. The Hiberfil has to be *immediately* accessible
to the boot process, right at the beginning, before things have any
awareness of drives other than C:


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