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    How to turn off hibernation/sleep?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Mozi88, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. Mozi88

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    Hey guys. I want to download a large file while I'm away for hours, but hibernation/sleep kicks in. When I wake it back up, it loses my download, and I end up starting all over. How do i turn this feature off, then back on whenever i want to?
     
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    To turn off Sleep Mode:
    Go to Control Panel--> Power Options--> Change Plan Settings-->Change "Put Computer to Sleep" to your desired option

    To turn off Hibernation:
    Type cmd into start search in start menu-->Right Click to run as admin-->Type in, powercfg -h off and hit Enter.

    Hope that helps!
     
    alkeshtech, Jun 29, 2008
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    Oh I'm sorry. I forgot to mention I'm using Vista Home Premium 32-bit.
     
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    It should work; I am using the same thing.
     
    alkeshtech, Jun 29, 2008
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    Thannks. And to turn on hibernation, i should type "powercfg -h on" on the cmd window and hit enter right?
     
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    yes, that's right
     
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    The GUI way to access hibernation settings:

    Control Panel > Hardware & Sound > Power Options > Change plan settings (for your currently-selected plan) > Change advanced power settings > Sleep > Hibernate after...
     
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    OMFG. I thought i turned off all this dumb crap. Now it seems it just logged me off. And i still have to restart all my downloads. I ****ing hate Vista.
     
    Mozi88, Jun 29, 2008
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