Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

General discussion

Cannot hibernate my windows 7 system

May 15, 2010 12:14AM PDT

Hi. I have a Dimension 9150 (original with XP) and now have windows 7. I cannot hibernate this pc.

This pc have 4GB ram, Pentium D 3.0Ghz and 250GB sata hard drive.

Before windows 7, this pc go to hibernation without issues with XP and with Vista.

Now with windows 7 pro, when I hibernate, the pc start the process, go down, and then START again!!!... This is like crazy. Any ideas?

Discussion is locked

- Collapse -
Not crazy. But I have a question.
May 15, 2010 12:15AM PDT

After you installed 7, which drivers did you add? This is not automatic.

- Collapse -
Hibernate
May 17, 2010 2:17AM PDT

I have just the same hardware I used with XP and Vista. In any of this 2 OSs I had issues with hibernate or suspend modes.

With Windows 7, I can just shutdown and power on. I cannor use suspend, sleep or hibernate features.

No new drivers, just the same my systems needs.

- Collapse -
drivers
May 17, 2010 2:21AM PDT

Only manual drivers I added: ATI HD2900 drivers for my video card.

I use a Logitech keyboard and Mouse.

- Collapse -
You can bet there are more drivers to find, install.
May 17, 2010 2:41AM PDT

Tell me about the motherboard driver package. It's the most often missed one.

- Collapse -
Motherboard
May 17, 2010 3:06AM PDT

Thanks for your time and effort help

- Collapse -
Because this computer is from 2005 ~ 2006, Windows 7 have al
May 17, 2010 3:11AM PDT

"Because this computer is from 2005 ~ 2006, Windows 7 have all the required drivers."

Sadly this is false. I have lost count of the number of machines I have to go get the motherboard driver package.

But let's say you're right. I think this will be between you and Microsoft to solve now. Best of luck,
Bob

- Collapse -
true
May 17, 2010 6:28AM PDT

Yes, I understand you. In some cases you need to update drivers, but this computer is an standard DELL system, very common. Microsoft for sure include drivers for this one.

- Collapse -
Then what else?
May 17, 2010 6:51AM PDT

Then you to tussle with Microsoft over this?

I've been here before and solved it too many times. I'm not saying it is the driver I linked to but there is nothing better for the industry than folk that take your stance. That is, "more sales of new gear."

Hope you understand what I'm saying here.
Bob

- Collapse -
First, make sure you have the correct drivers...
May 17, 2010 1:34AM PDT
- Collapse -
no help
May 17, 2010 2:20AM PDT

Hi.

I check the provided link, very basic stuff there, no help. I'm MCP MCSA MCSE MCTS and have more than 20 other IT certifications so I'm not a novice in Windows and Hardware stuff.

This is the first time I see this problem. Please notice when I go to hibernate, the pc do not restart like you can see in lot of forum. Instead, the pc shutdown completely. After 3 seconds, start again.

Is a 32bit system and I have 4GB of ram. I read too much ram can cause this??

- Collapse -
4GB RAM, 32 bit OS = sometimes trouble.
May 17, 2010 2:42AM PDT

Odd choice to run the 32 bit 7 but the answer is yes. How to fix? Can't tell. That's something I lay at the machine maker's feet.
Bob

- Collapse -
32Bit
May 17, 2010 3:05AM PDT

I use 32 bit windows 7 because this machine is "old", is not 64bit capable.

But Windows xp and Vista hibernates without any problem in the past. With windows 7, I have issues from day one.

- Collapse -
Link, comment.
May 17, 2010 3:15AM PDT
- Collapse -
64bit compatible
May 17, 2010 6:27AM PDT

Yes, this system is 64bit compatible but is an old system, the intel processor have 64bit emulation, but this is not the same as a real 64bit processor. Anyway I can receive performance increase if I switch to 64bit OS and applications. I will see If I can get a 64bit Windows 7.

I will test tonigth with less memory and will start swaping cards and disabling hardware devices to see where is the hibernation problem.

- Collapse -
no software
May 19, 2010 11:28AM PDT

This is not software related. I have this problem since day one on windows 7 without any software installed.

- Collapse -
Above you write.
May 19, 2010 8:12PM PDT

"Yes, I understand you. In some cases you need to update drivers, but this computer is an standard DELL system, very common. Microsoft for sure include drivers for this one."

And since hibernation is a software feature, how could it not be software related.

Let's say you "stick to your guns" and maintain your position. All that means is that no one but Microsoft can help you.
Bob

- Collapse -
Had same problem
May 19, 2010 7:37AM PDT
- Collapse -
not working
May 19, 2010 11:26AM PDT

I downloaded the software Advanced System Care. This software looks amazing. I clean cookies, some reg entries and temp files with the software.

I restarted and try hibernation. Problem is still here. Sad

- Collapse -
OS related
May 20, 2010 12:39AM PDT

I would say that some part of the OS install did not install correcly. Would suggest backing up your data and reinstalling the operating system.

- Collapse -
Yes
May 20, 2010 5:35AM PDT

I agree with you and will install the OS (now with 64bits), but one curious thing: Hibernation works..I can hibernate and the pc even shutdown... but 3 seconds later, start again (and hibernate loads) so this is something related with hardware for sure.

- Collapse -
If you think its hardware...
May 20, 2010 9:15AM PDT

If you think its hardware try replacing your keyboard and mouse. The awaken command is usally a key press or mouse move from the I/O devices. Trying a different keyboard and mouse may resolve your issue. A stuck key or a malfunctioning mouse that randomly moves slightly ( even one pixl worth) would awaken the sytem.

Check your power managment settings. Check and see if you have you system to auto awaken, maybe under your BIOS for "Auto-ON".

- Collapse -
Try
May 20, 2010 9:51AM PDT

I will try today without mouse and with another keyboard.

Everything in the BIOS has been already properly reviewed. All settings are ok in the BIOS (No WOL, No AutoAC ON, etc)