If you recently purchased a Windows 8 or 8.1 laptop, then you might have a problem to hibernate it. Because Windows 8 or Win 8.1 shows only the Sleep, Restart, and Shutdown buttons as power options. But, after reading this article, you will be able to add the Hibernate option to the power buttons.
Do you know what actually the difference is between Sleep and Hibernate mode? Let me tell you! The Sleep mode keeps your session in the memory and puts the computer in a low-power state so that you can quickly resume working. On the other hand, Hibernate saves your session and turns off the computer and when you turn on the computer, Windows will restore your session.
So, if you want to leave your computer for 1 or 2 hours, then you should hibernate it instead of sleep because in sleep mode it consumes more battery power.
In this article, I’m going to tell you how to add Hibernate mode option in Windows 8 or 8.1 power options or simply you will learn how to Hibernate your Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 computer.
Learn: How To Hibernate Windows 8 or 8.1
Initially, when you search for the Hibernate option in your Windows 8 PC, you might think that it lacks this feature, but it’s not true. You can Hibernate your Windows 8 or 8.1 very simply.
To do so, you need to enable the Hibernate option to be shown in the power options so that you can hibernate your PC quickly.
Here, I compiled very simple and complete steps to learn how to hibernate your Windows 8 or 8.1 computer. Have a look at these steps very carefully:
- First of all, click on the battery indicator and then click on More power options.
- In the next screen click on Choose what the power button does.
- Now, click on Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
- Finally, check the Hibernate option to be added to the power options such as Shutdown, Sleep, etc.
That’s all, the Hibernate option will be added to the menu of Windows 8 or Win 8.1 and after that you’ll be able to hibernate your Windows 8 or 8.1 PC very simply.
Now, after adding the hibernate option to the Windows 8 or 8.1 power options, you will have to right-click on the start button in Windows 8 or 8.1, move the cursor to Shutdown or sign out, and then select Hibernate as shown in the following picture.
So, I think this guide will be helpful for you to learn about hibernating your Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 computer. Still, if you feel any difficulty, let me know via comments!
