Windows 10: Hibernation timeout is not available

Discus and support Hibernation timeout is not available in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Under Power & Battery section of settings there is a section called "Screen, sleep & hibernate timeouts". I cannot however see any option to make my PC... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Morten_043, Jul 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM.

  1. Hibernation timeout is not available


    Under Power & Battery section of settings there is a section called "Screen, sleep & hibernate timeouts". I cannot however see any option to make my PC automatically hibernate, even though I have turned it on and I can select it from start menu, and it is available in other drop downs in the "Power & battery" page.Any reason for this?

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  2. 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.
     
    Leviozar Gam, Jul 1, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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  3. Arul_D Win User
    How to change the Screen Timeout settings

    Hello,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.


    • Right click on the desktop and click on Personalization.

    • Click on Lock screen

    • On the bottom of the screen click on Screen Timeout.

    • Under screen select the Time period accordingly.
    Reply us back with the status of this issue. We will be glad to assist you.
     
  4. Ernie San Win User

    Hibernation timeout is not available

    hibernate, but shuts down

    Hello,

    We suggest to manually setup hibernation on your computer. You may follow the steps below:

    • Right-click on your desktop and select Personalize.
    • Click Lock screen>Screen saver settings>Change power settings>Choose what the power buttons do.

    • Change the settings When I press the power button, click
      hibernate.
    • Click Save changes.
    Keep us posted.

    Regards.
     
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