After finishing our task, we close opened files and programs and then shut down our PC. This is the standard operation we perform on our computer regularly. But Microsoft has added Sleep and Hibernate modes on Windows 8 instead of just a regular shutdown. However, in Windows 10, Microsoft is not included hibernating with the rest of the Shutdown options under Start > Power by default. But, it is possible to put the options back on Windows 10/8. Using the Hibernate option, you can boot quicker your Windows PC.
Like Windows 10, Windows 11 comes with the Fast Startup feature to boot quicker. Hence, you can opt for the hibernation option instead of shutting down. By default, hibernation remains enabled on most Windows 11 PCs, but you will not find it on the power menu. If you would like to add Hibernate option on Start Menu on Windows 11, this gearupwindows post will help.
Hibernation is a mixture of traditional shutdown and sleep modes primarily designed for laptops. When you instruct your PC to hibernate, it saves the current state of your PC, including open programs and documents, to your hard disk and then turns off your PC. Then when you start it up again, all your previous work is ready and waiting for your decision. Whereas sleep mode also doesn’t use any power, it takes longer to start up again.
How to Turn On and Turn Off Hibernate in Windows 11?
By default, the Hibernation feature is turned on; however, if you want to enable or disable it, you need to do the following:-
Step 1. Open the Command Prompt with administrator privilege.
To do so, bring up the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R keys simultaneously. In the Run box, type CMD and then press Ctrl + Alt + Enter from the keyboard.
Step 2. To enable the Hibernate feature, copy and paste the following command, and then hit Enter from the keyboard:-
Powercfg /hibernate on
Once you complete the above steps, Hibernate feature is turned On your Windows 11 PC. The hibernation feature takes a considerable amount of storage, and if you need to turn off the hibernate feature, execute the following command:-
Powercfg /hibernate off
That’s all.
How to Add Hibernate to the Start Menu in Windows 11?
To add Hibernate to the Start menu power button on Windows 11, make sure you have turned on this feature, then proceed with the following steps:-
Step 1. Click on the Start button from the taskbar and search for Control Panel. Form the available results, click on the Control Panel app to launch it.
Step 2. In the “All Control Panel Items” window, set “View by” as “Large icons” and then click on Power Options.
Step 3. In the “Power Options” window, click on “Choose what the power buttons do” from the left side pane.
Step 4. Next, the System Settings window will appear. Here, click on the link “Change settings that are currently unavailable.”
Step 5. Finally, check the option Hibernate under Shutdown settings and then click on the Save changes button at the bottom of the screen.
That’s all. You can close the Control Panel now. Now, Hibernate option is added on the Start menu as well as the WinX menu,
Hibernate option in the Start menu:
Hibernate option in WinX menu:
Quick Tips: You can access the WinX menu by right-clicking on the Windows button on the taskbar or pressing the Windows + X keys from the keyboard.
Conclusion
In conclusion, hibernation is a useful feature that enables you to boot your Windows PC faster by saving the current state of your PC and turning it off. By default, hibernation remains enabled on most Windows 11 PCs, but it’s not included in the power menu. However, you can easily add the Hibernate option to the Start Menu in Windows 11 by following the steps outlined above. Additionally, we have also shown you how to turn on and turn off the Hibernate feature in Windows 11 using Command Prompt. With these simple steps, you can take advantage of this handy feature and make your computing experience smoother and faster.
