Re: PSA: Somehow, without action from me, hyberfile.sys got turned on

Maria Sophia <[email protected]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 01:36:58 -0400

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Zaidy036 wrote:
>> I'll let you know if hiberfile.sys ever comes back alive again.
> 
> I run a daily batch and if you do just add this line:
> IF EXIST C:\hiberfil.sys POWERCFG /H OFF

Hi Zaidy,

Whoa! If you're running that command, there MUST be a reason.

Did this hibernation-turning-on happen to you too (in the past)?

Why else would you be running that failsafe catch-it-fast command?