Highlights
- On Windows 10, the Hibernate option is missing from the Power button and other power areas.
- But you can enable hibernate manually in Windows 10.
- For Windows 10, select Start , then select Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings.
- Select Choose what the power button does, and then select Change settings that are currently unavailable. Under Shutdown settings, select the Hibernate checkbox (if it’s available) and select Save changes.
Hibernation is a very beneficial and handy option if you cant use your laptop or tablet for an extended period and don’t have an opportunity to charge the battery during that time. However, you still don’t want to lose your work.
But if you don’t know how to enable hibernate in windows 10, don’t worry. Here is a complete guide to walking you through the complete procedure so that you can turn on the hibernation mode in windows 10 effortlessly.
Hibernate mode puts your PC into a low power state that allows a shutdown without losing any of your work. Apps stay open, and when you turn your computer on again, you are back to where you left off. It uses less power than Sleep mode.
Enable Hibernate In Windows 10
Below are the 4 steps to turn on hibernation mode in windows 10.
Step 1 To Enable Hibernate In Windows 10
To enable Hibernate mode in Windows 10, head to Settings > System > Power & sleep. Then scroll down on the right-hand side and click the “Additional power settings” link.
Step 2 To Enable Hibernate In Windows 10
That will open Power Options in the classic Control Panel. Then, from the left column, click the “Choose what the power buttons do” link.
Step 3 To Enable Hibernate In Windows 10
Next, you will see some different shutdown settings and power and button settings. For example, under the “Shutdown settings” section, you should see a list of different options like Fast Startup, Sleep, and Hibernate. But all of those options are probably grayed out.
For example, click the “Change settings that are currently unavailable” link to make Hibernate available.
Step 4 To Enable Hibernate In Windows 10
After clicking the link, those options should become available. Next, check the Hibernate box (or other shutdown settings you want available) and make sure to click the Save changes button.
That’s all there is to it. The next time you open the Start menu and select the Power button, you will see that “Hibernate” is now available from the menu.
It will also be listed if you right-click the Start button (Windows key+X) and go to “Shut down or sign out” on the menu.
It’s also worth noting that the old-school method of using the keyboard shortcut Alt + F4 from the desktop still works, too. And by following the steps above, it adds the Hibernate option there as well.
