Windows 10: Hibernate does not work

My home PC can go more than a week without use, so hibernate was a crucial function for me in windows 7-10. But hibernate does not function so far in Windows 11 - my PC is sleeping and the battery is draining to empty. I set it to shut down when it got to 8% battery after this happened the first time, and it did not - it drained to zero. So the problem may be bigger than hibernate. How can I make my battery/energy settings work properly?

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Missing hibernate button

Hi Yusak,

We would like to isolate this issue that you're having right now. Will you be able to provide the exact error message that you recieved?

We suggest that you try to enable hibernation on your device using the Command Prompt.

To make hibernation available, follow these steps:

• Click Start, and then type cmd in the Start Search box.
• In the search results list, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as Administrator.
• When you are prompted by User Account Control, click Continue.
• At the command prompt, type powercfg.exe /hibernate on, and then press Enter.
• Type exit, and then press Enter to close the Command Prompt window.

We will wait for your response.

Regards.

 

Hibernation and Sleep not working on my WIndows 10 PC after latest update

Hello,

There are many possible reasons for this hibernation and sleep not working issue. The most common causes are
corrupted Power settings or outdated display drivers. In order for us to efficiently assist you with your concern regarding the issue of waking up from sleep/hibernation, we just have a few questions for you:

• Have you made any recent changes to your computer prior to the issue?
• Did you get any error messages upon waking up your computer from hibernation/sleep?
• Have you also tried performing the power troubleshooter?

If you still haven't, we suggest trying the steps below:

• Press Windows key + W and type Troubleshooting.
• Select Troubleshooting and click on System and Security.
• Click on Power and follow the onscreen steps.

Delete the current power plan and create it again.

We're looking forward to your reply.

 

Hibernate no longer working for desktop PC

I always disable Fast start.
It makes it harder to interrupt start from shutdown [Bios & Boot menu keys only work when the maker's logo is onscreen]. I appreciate that it makes no difference to restart.

I'm amazed that I have not suggested re-installing your display driver - not just check for an update, re-install.
In Windows 7 it was the standard first step when there was a sleep/hibernate problem.

I should also suggest testing in a different user account [even if you have to make one for the test] in case it is some strange corruption in your current user account.

Denis