Hibernation file

Let me set the stage for this question. My APC UPS via its Power Chute
software puts my machine into the hibernate mode prior to shutting down my
computer on a loss of AC Power when the battery in the UPS reaches a low
power level. So far, so good and it works perfectly.

My question:

What happens to the file into which memory is written. Is it removed
automatically upon coming out of hibernate or does it still exist waiting
for manual removal via Disk Cleanup? If the latter, where is it?

Thank you.

--
Jack Gillis

The hibernate file is always there. If no file exists then the PC can't
hibernate. If you delete it via Disk Cleanup you effectively completely
disable hibernation; so if you need to use hibernation with your UPS 'don't'
delete the hiberfil.sys file.

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"Jack Gillis" wrote in message
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Let me set the stage for this question. My APC UPS via its Power Chute
software puts my machine into the hibernate mode prior to shutting down my
computer on a loss of AC Power when the battery in the UPS reaches a low
power level. So far, so good and it works perfectly.

My question:

What happens to the file into which memory is written. Is it removed
automatically upon coming out of hibernate or does it still exist waiting
for manual removal via Disk Cleanup? If the latter, where is it?

Thank you.

--
Jack Gillis

Hiberfil.sys: What is it's function? How do I use it? How to delete it?
http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/hiberfil-sys-xp.html

It's located in the root directory C:\hiberfil.sys
Unfortunately you must turn off hibernation to able to delete the file.

JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"John Barnett MVP" wrote in message
...
The hibernate file is always there. If no file exists then the PC can't
hibernate. If you delete it via Disk Cleanup you effectively completely
disable hibernation; so if you need to use hibernation with your UPS
'don't' delete the hiberfil.sys file.

--

--
John Barnett MVP
Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
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"Jack Gillis" wrote in message
...
Let me set the stage for this question. My APC UPS via its Power Chute
software puts my machine into the hibernate mode prior to shutting down
my computer on a loss of AC Power when the battery in the UPS reaches a
low power level. So far, so good and it works perfectly.

My question:

What happens to the file into which memory is written. Is it removed
automatically upon coming out of hibernate or does it still exist waiting
for manual removal via Disk Cleanup? If the latter, where is it?

Thank you.

--
Jack Gillis

Sorry John, meant to reply to Jack.

JS


"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Hiberfil.sys: What is it's function? How do I use it? How to delete it?
http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/hiberfil-sys-xp.html

It's located in the root directory C:\hiberfil.sys
Unfortunately you must turn off hibernation to able to delete the file.

JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"John Barnett MVP" wrote in message
...
The hibernate file is always there. If no file exists then the PC can't
hibernate. If you delete it via Disk Cleanup you effectively completely
disable hibernation; so if you need to use hibernation with your UPS
'don't' delete the hiberfil.sys file.

--

--
John Barnett MVP
Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

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"Jack Gillis" wrote in message
...
Let me set the stage for this question. My APC UPS via its Power Chute
software puts my machine into the hibernate mode prior to shutting down
my computer on a loss of AC Power when the battery in the UPS reaches a
low power level. So far, so good and it works perfectly.

My question:

What happens to the file into which memory is written. Is it removed
automatically upon coming out of hibernate or does it still exist
waiting for manual removal via Disk Cleanup? If the latter, where is
it?

Thank you.

--
Jack Gillis

No problem, JS

--

--
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Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

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"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Sorry John, meant to reply to Jack.

JS


"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Hiberfil.sys: What is it's function? How do I use it? How to delete it?
http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/hiberfil-sys-xp.html

It's located in the root directory C:\hiberfil.sys
Unfortunately you must turn off hibernation to able to delete the file.

JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"John Barnett MVP" wrote in message
...
The hibernate file is always there. If no file exists then the PC can't
hibernate. If you delete it via Disk Cleanup you effectively completely
disable hibernation; so if you need to use hibernation with your UPS
'don't' delete the hiberfil.sys file.

--

--
John Barnett MVP
Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of
any
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"Jack Gillis" wrote in message
...
Let me set the stage for this question. My APC UPS via its Power Chute
software puts my machine into the hibernate mode prior to shutting down
my computer on a loss of AC Power when the battery in the UPS reaches a
low power level. So far, so good and it works perfectly.

My question:

What happens to the file into which memory is written. Is it removed
automatically upon coming out of hibernate or does it still exist
waiting for manual removal via Disk Cleanup? If the latter, where is
it?

Thank you.

--
Jack Gillis

Thanks, John. That is precisely what I wanted to know.

"John Barnett MVP" wrote in message
...
The hibernate file is always there. If no file exists then the PC can't
hibernate. If you delete it via Disk Cleanup you effectively completely
disable hibernation; so if you need to use hibernation with your UPS
'don't' delete the hiberfil.sys file.

--

--
John Barnett MVP
Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
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"Jack Gillis" wrote in message
...
Let me set the stage for this question. My APC UPS via its Power Chute
software puts my machine into the hibernate mode prior to shutting down
my computer on a loss of AC Power when the battery in the UPS reaches a
low power level. So far, so good and it works perfectly.

My question:

What happens to the file into which memory is written. Is it removed
automatically upon coming out of hibernate or does it still exist waiting
for manual removal via Disk Cleanup? If the latter, where is it?

Thank you.

--
Jack Gillis

You're Welcome.

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--
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Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

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Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
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"Jack Gillis" wrote in message
...
Thanks, John. That is precisely what I wanted to know.

"John Barnett MVP" wrote in message
...
The hibernate file is always there. If no file exists then the PC can't
hibernate. If you delete it via Disk Cleanup you effectively completely
disable hibernation; so if you need to use hibernation with your UPS
'don't' delete the hiberfil.sys file.

--

--
John Barnett MVP
Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of
the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..


"Jack Gillis" wrote in message
...
Let me set the stage for this question. My APC UPS via its Power Chute
software puts my machine into the hibernate mode prior to shutting down
my computer on a loss of AC Power when the battery in the UPS reaches a
low power level. So far, so good and it works perfectly.

My question:

What happens to the file into which memory is written. Is it removed
automatically upon coming out of hibernate or does it still exist
waiting for manual removal via Disk Cleanup? If the latter, where is
it?

Thank you.

--
Jack Gillis