But even while extending the life of hard drives, we are faced with another problem. This is noise coming from the computer and high power consumption in constant-on mode. To solve this problem, Windows has power management modes.
In XP everything is simple: standby and hibernation modes. The standby mode is very good. We press the button - the hard drives turn off, the screen goes dark, saving energy and creating silence, but the machine works and is ready to turn on at any key press on the keyboard or mouse.
In Windows 7 they went too far: they made three modes. These are, hibernation mode and hybrid sleep mode. And the translators have confused everything to the limit. Look, in XP there were and are, as we know, 2 modes: “Sleep mode” was designated as “waiting”, and the “Hybernate” mode was translated as “Sleeping”. Cheerful translators, in a word.
In Windows 7, "Hybernate" was called "Hibernation", and "Stand by" or "Sleep mode" was designated as "Sleep". And they also created a third mode, which is designated as “Hybrid sleeper”.
Without a glass of Coca-Cola, these modes are difficult to understand.
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I needed to make the same settings on the installed Windows 7 that correspond to the "Standby" mode in XP. And my adventures began...
In short, it has been experimentally revealed that the "Standby" mode in XP is the "Sleep" mode in Win 7, and the "Sleep" mode in XP is the "Hibernation" mode in Win 7.
During hibernation, the computer turns off completely, but the contents of the memory are written to a file on the hard drive. When turned on, the session is restored completely, as before the computer went into hibernation. This mode takes time, which feels a little longer than a normal Windows boot.
Separately, I’ll say about the hybrid sleep mode in Win 7. This is a combination of sleep mode and hibernation. A memory image is made and saved to the hard drive, similar to hibernation. At the same time, the computer does not turn off, but switches to reduced power consumption, as in sleep mode.
In Win 7, I am not interested in this mixed mode or hibernation mode. I need the “Sleep” mode so that I can turn off the screen and hard drives and turn everything back on in a few seconds (analogous to the “Standby” mode in XP). And for this, just, you need to dig a little deeper into the power settings.
But first, you need to configure the following in Device Manager:
Keyboard
Network adapter
Perhaps all these jackdaws will already be standing; all the better. This is so that when you press a key on the keyboard or mouse, the computer wakes up.
Next, Start -> Control Panel -> instead of “category” select “icons”. At the bottom there will be “Energy Supplies”, click on it.
You can set up Sleep mode by choosing a power plan, such as Balanced. It’s better to disable “Sleep” in these settings and force the computer into this mode at night.
It’s better to set “Never”, more about additional power options below
You can activate the “Sleep” mode (other modes as well) from the keyboard if it has a Sleep button. Can be activated via the "Start" button. Previously, this mode, like any other, can be assigned to the power button, or you can not assign it, but select it from the drop-down menu:
What the power buttons do
Assigning modes to the power button and sleep button
You can shut down work, or you can choose sleep or hibernation
And a few more important settings. If we want the “Sleep” mode, but at the same time leave some default settings in the depths of our “Balanced” energy plan, then the “Sleep” mode simply will not work. This also applies to hibernation.
By default, hybrid sleep mode is set. We turn it off by going to the additional power settings, as in the screenshot, and turn on, if suddenly turned off, wake-up timers, in order to wake up the computer from the mouse.
Even with all this, there may be problems with the computer entering or exiting Sleep mode. Sometimes the whole computer freezes. Very often the monitor does not come out of sleep. The video card is most likely to blame here. This is especially noticeable on Radeons of the 7000 series. As an option to solve the glitch with the monitor waking up from sleep, you can try:
update video card drivers
update motherboard chipset drivers
turn off the webcam and mouse from their sockets while checking sleep mode
reset the BIOS by temporarily removing the battery and unplugging the power cord from the outlet
They say that the following can also help: change the PCI-E slot of the video card, change the jumper on the motherboard, update the BIOS, use a monitor and not a TV, change the socket of the video signal output cable to the monitor, play with wake-up timer modes, disable external card readers and usb -hubs, change the standard “Aero” theme to another one.
Most users, over the years of working on a PC (personal computer), have probably never used “standby mode” or “hibernation mode” or other power plans. What is it - let's figure it out.
Sleeping mode"
"Sleep mode" your electronic pet is a special mode that reduces the consumption of electrical energy on a computer or laptop. Let's define not only this mode, but also each of the existing ones.
During computer operation, certain types of files, services, and, in general, all kinds of information are periodically loaded into the RAM. And if you decide to take a little rest during your work and switch your computer to Standby mode- so-called "sleeping mode", then the system does not turn off your computer completely, having completed all work, but only temporarily turns off the power from operating computer components that consume additional electricity (for example, a hard drive (hard drive), video adapter, except RAM (RAM) and, stopping work, goes to "dream".
This mode does not disconnect power from the RAM, because it is, as it were, volatile, and the RAM itself is already loaded with the working system, all the important and necessary programs, as well as services. It turns out that the RAM is simply in its normal state "standby mode". If you forcibly disconnect the power supply from it, then the working information stored in the RAM will be lost without a trace.
Hibernation Mode
Hibernation(from the English hibernation, which means “hibernation”).
In the Russian-language version of the Windows XP operating system, such a function as hibernation is called in the old fashioned way "Sleep mode". Starting with the later Windows Vista, this mode was called "Hibernation". In addition, Windows Vista, as a consequence, introduced an additional detailed function with the wording "hybrid sleep mode", as a result of which the contents of the random access storage device (or RAM for short) are copied to the disk, but the computer’s power supply is not turned off. More on this later.
Hibernation mode. Now, when you tried to put the computer into the above-mentioned hibernation mode, be sure that all, absolutely all the “information” that is crammed into the RAM is now copied to a file located on the hard drive, and as a result the computer turns off completely.
This is the main difference when using Hibernate mode before Sleep mode
, which shuts down your computer only partially. When the computer turns on, all the “information” located in it from the hard drive is rewritten into its RAM, and the entire system is also reversed to its previous state, as if to the starting point before activating the hibernation mode. In addition, this mode is mainly suitable for laptops.
When the laptop is not connected directly to the mains and there is very little battery charge left, it automatically goes into hibernation mode. Subsequently, after connecting it to the network, the previously interrupted user session will definitely be restored, i.e. absolutely no information will ever be lost.
When the shutdown happens completely suddenly, the RAM will be cleared and practically all the documentation, which, unfortunately, you did not manage to save anywhere, will be irretrievably lost.
Hybrid sleep mode
Let's also look at another interesting mode: - "Hybrid sleep". Usually this object combines two types: sleeping mode and almost identical hibernation mode. Combining both modes, its operation is somewhat different from its previous “comrades”, but this is noticeable mainly to confident users. For beginners, the difference is almost imperceptible.
While the “computer” is running, all the necessary information fills the RAM, the contents of which, when switched to activated hybrid sleep mode is copied to a specific file located on the hard drive, and the entire system is plunged into sleeping mode.
Now, if at the moment when your computer is in sleep mode and there is a sudden power outage, which means the memory is cleared, then the information from the hard drive will, accordingly, be automatically transferred to RAM and you can resume work again, but without loss of important and not very important information.
Setting modes
The time has come to determine the settings, as well as where to find them and where to see the location of the modes for their further activation. To do this you need to activate the menu "Start", find the button designation "Shutdown" and activate by pressing the left mouse button ( V
Windows 7
go to additional menu). The mode designations will appear immediately:- "Dream" And "Hibernation". In some cases, only one mode may be indicated - this is "Dream". But essentially it performs the function hybrid sleep mode
.
During the initial installation of the operating system, the wizard determines the location of the OS (operating system), and by default configures, usually, either hybrid sleep mode, if this applies only to a desktop computer, or hibernation mode and sleep mode, if this applies to a laptop.
When setting up these modes, follow the sequence of tasks: - Start
– Control Panel
, then - Power supply
– selection point "Setting up a power plan"
and for this plan we select and denote – Change advanced power settings
, select – Dream
– Enable hybrid sleep mode
.
Depending on versionWindows
The names of the sections may differ slightly, but the essence is the same. Now you need to turn off the hybrid mode in this window and watch the appearance in the menu "Start" two modes - "Dream" And hibernation mode. Allowing hybrid sleeper you end up seeing only the “Sleep” mode and by activating it, you will force your “computer” to go into "Dream", and not in a state hybrid sleep.
Publication date: 31.10.2015 G.
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Users of the most recent editions of Windows (versions 7 and 8) also have a combined hybrid sleep mode. Let's take a look at all three options.
Sleep mode
Characterized by lower power consumption compared to normal computer operation. Some computer components turn off, for example, the hard drive, and some begin to consume less electricity. All running applications remain in the computer's RAM and continue to operate, but are in a standby state. Resuming from sleep mode is almost instantaneous, leaving you with a computer ready to go in seconds.
Hibernation Mode
It was designed preferably for use on laptops that require battery life and the ability to quickly use when needed. When hibernation mode is enabled, all running applications from RAM are saved to a separate file on the computer’s hard drive, and the computer itself turns off. Resuming is slower than resuming from sleep mode, but faster than normal Windows startup. And yes, the system is restored to its original state prior to the activation of hibernation mode. That is, all running applications and windows will be restored.
Hybrid sleep mode
It will be useful mainly for desktop systems and unreliable power grids. Combines the benefits of sleep mode and hibernation mode. Active applications are saved both in RAM and on the hard drive. The electric meter reduces its speed. The computer will be able to wake up in the correct form even if there are problems with the power supply.
Conclusion
When leaving the computer for a few minutes or for lunch, it is better to use sleep mode. You will save some energy, and when you return, you will be able to get to work very quickly. Using hibernation mode is important for laptop computers. It is best to use it during long breaks from working with the computer, but at the same time wanting to get a working system in a fairly short time. When you use Hybrid Sleep mode, you can be sure that a low laptop battery or a sudden power loss won't result in the loss of unsaved data.
Windows 10, like previous versions of the system, has several built-in energy saving modes. Standby mode appeared in Windows XP, but in subsequent versions of Windows, Microsoft developers revised the principle of its operation. Since then, 3 standby modes have been available in Microsoft OS:
- Sleep mode.
- Hibernation and its associated function - quick start.
- Hybrid sleep mode.
In this article we will figure out how these modes differ and how they can be turned on or off.
Does the computer support sleep, hibernation, and hybrid sleep?
First, let's note that these modes do not work on all devices. Computer components must meet certain requirements, and its manufacturer must provide support for power saving modes in the BIOS. You can check which mode your computer supports in the following way:
You will receive a list of features that your device supports. Here standby mode (S3)- This dream.
Sleep mode in Windows 10
What is hibernation mode (sleep)
When going to sleep, the system turns off the screen, hard drive and processor. Only the RAM and a small number of associated components remain operational. Thanks to this, waking up from sleep mode takes literally a couple of seconds and returns Windows and applications to the same state in which the user put the PC to sleep. The downside of this mode is that it consumes quite a lot of energy compared to turning off the computer. Please note that if you disconnect from the network (for example, if the battery runs out), all data about the state of the system and applications will be lost.
How to set or disable automatic sleep mode in Settings
How to set or disable sleep mode in Control Panel
How to disable sleep mode when closing the laptop lid
The settings that we discussed above only affect the automatic transition to sleep mode. You've probably noticed that laptops also fall asleep when you close the lid, and tablets - when you press the power button.
How to add or remove Sleep from the Start menu
Default button Shutdown on the menu Start Displays only shutdown and reboot. If desired, you can add a switch to sleep mode there.
Hibernation in Windows 10
What is hibernation
When this mode is activated, the system rewrites all data from RAM to the hard drive, after which the device turns off. When you turn on the computer, loading takes up to a couple of tens of seconds, depending on the speed of the drive. At this time, data from the disk is rewritten back into RAM, which allows you to completely restore the state of the system and applications. The undoubted advantage of this mode is zero power consumption and the ability to restore data even when the network is disconnected. The disadvantages include long loading times and constant writes to the disk, which are not recommended on SSD drives.
The most important role in making hibernation work is played by the file hyberfil.sys, located at the root of the system partition. This is where Windows records the state of the system and programs. Its size is usually approx. 70% amount of RAM.
What is fast startup and how to disable it
Closely related to hibernation, Fast Startup is enabled by default in recent versions of Windows. The system saves some important files in hyberfil.sys, which allows you to noticeably speed up Windows loading. The downside of this mode is problems with the BIOS, as well as the occurrence of slowdowns and if you do not reboot the PC for a long time.
You can disable fast startup in the following way:
How to enable hibernation in Windows 10
The system will create the file hyberfil.sys and will add hibernation-related options to the power settings. Please note that point Hibernation on the menu Shutdown will not be added automatically.
The settings for automatically switching to hibernation, activating it when closing the lid and adding an item to the shutdown menu are absolutely similar to sleep mode. The only difference is that they will only appear in the Control Panel, not in Settings.
How to disable hibernation in Windows 10
File hyberfil.sys will be deleted. Function quick launch the system will also become unavailable. If you want to keep the fast startup option but disable hibernation, you can reduce the file size hyberfil.sys.
How to reduce the size of the hyberfil.sys file
The hibernation feature will be disabled, but the Quick Start option will remain. If you want to change everything back, use the following command: powercfg /h /type full.
Hybrid sleep mode in Windows 10
This mode is a mixture of sleep and hibernation. The system behaves in the same way as when entering sleep mode, but it creates a backup copy of data from RAM on the hard drive. After a power outage, Windows will try to restore the state of applications and the system.
Hybrid sleep is enabled by default on supported devices. In principle, there are no settings for it and it simply replaces sleep mode. All the previously discussed sleep parameters work with it. However, due to some disadvantages, you may want to disable hybrid sleep:
- Intensive load on the hard drive. This is contraindicated on SSD drives.
- Inability to use hibernation when hybrid sleep mode is enabled. To activate the hibernation function, you will have to disable hybrid sleep and vice versa.
How to disable hybrid sleep mode in Windows 10
Sleep and hibernation issues
Sometimes you may experience some problems when using standby modes. Let's look at the most common of them.
The screen turns off when sleep, hibernation, and display blackout are not activated
The problem is probably caused by the screensaver being turned on.
The computer turns on or wakes up from sleep mode
The computer does not wake up from sleep mode
This problem may occur due to problems with the chipset drivers. Go to the device manufacturer's website, download and install the latest available drivers.
