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Is it possible to prevent Windows from deleting hibernate file (hiberfil.sys) when shut down?
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Mar 15, 20263312 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I'm trying to move the hibernate file from system partition (SSD) to some other partition (HDD). I know a lot of people say this is impossible, but I'm not completely convinced yet. What I'm trying to do is: Boot up from Windows 7 DVD; Copy from SSD to HDD; Delete from SSD; Create a symbolic link f…
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hiberfil.sys
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Fix for: Is it possible to prevent Windows from deleting hibernate file (hiberfil.sys) when shut down?
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No, you can't move it. During boot time Windows (and your BIOS) uses a minimal file I/O system to locate the boot drive and files needed to finish the boot (including the file-system drivers). Since the hibernation file contains system state before …
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