Free Up Space with 1 Simple Command: The Ultimate PC Storage Solution!

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Published on August 26, 2023 5:46:07 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjbCyr5Ek_M

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Title: How to Disable Hibernation and Free Up Space in Windows

Introduction:
In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of disabling hibernation on your Windows PC to free up valuable storage space. If you rarely use the hibernation feature, this can help you recover several gigabytes of disk space. Additionally, we'll cover how to re-enable hibernation if you decide to use it again. Let's get started.

📕topic covered in this tutorial:
1- PC Storage Optimization
2- Free Up Disk Space
3- PC Performance Boost
4- Disk Space Management
5- Windows PC Maintenance
6- Space-saving Techniques
7- Windows Performance Tips
8- Quick Storage Solutions
9- Non-Technical Guide
10- User-Friendly Steps

💠 Step 1: Open Command Prompt with Administrator Privileges
- Type "cmd" in the Start menu search.
- Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator."

💠 Step 2: Disable Hibernation
- In the Command Prompt, type "powercfg /hibernate off" and press Enter.
- This command will disable the hibernation feature, saving storage space previously reserved for hibernation files.

💠 Step 3: Delete Hibernation File
- Still in the Command Prompt, type "del /f /q C:\hiberfil.sys" and press Enter.
- This command will delete the hibernation file, which can be quite large and was using disk space.

💠 Step 4: Verify Free Space
- To confirm the hibernation file is removed and space is recovered, go to "This PC" or "Computer."
- Right-click on your system drive (usually C:) and select "Properties."
- Check the available space before and after disabling hibernation.

💠 Step 5: Turn On Hibernation (Optional)
- If you wish to re-enable hibernation in the future, open Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
- Type "powercfg /hibernate on" and press Enter.
- This command will turn the hibernation feature back on.

✨ Conclusion:
You've successfully disabled hibernation and reclaimed valuable storage space on your Windows PC. Remember that this process is reversible, allowing you to re-enable hibernation if needed. By following these steps, you've optimized your system's storage and can enjoy the extra space for other tasks. Thank you for watching!

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