windows 7 hiberfile.sys problem

Sc00p007 · 10 Oct 2009 at 01:38

Hi,

my prblem is when i delete this file via cmd using "powercfg -h off" it deletes the file freeing up 4gb space, however when i reboot it is automaticaly recreated.
I have also deleted and disabled via the power option through control panel, again 4gb is gained, but after restart it is there again.

can anyone help me out?

Thanks,

Phil.

marc2003 · 10 Oct 2009 at 01:47

are you running the command prompt as administrator?

Sc00p007 · 10 Oct 2009 at 01:51

yes, sorry forgot to mention that.

bledd · 10 Oct 2009 at 06:48

hmm, do that command and then run the disk cleanup wizard (cleanmgr)

tick the system files option, there's an option to remove the hibernation file, that should keep it at bay after doing the powercfg thing

Sc00p007 · 10 Oct 2009 at 19:01

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. However when i run cleanmgr there is no system files option that i can see, hence the option to delete hibernation file. I have the option to delete system restire points and program files, plus the usual highlighted on the first page.