1. Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode will keep the computer running in low power state so you can instantly resume to your current work you are working on.
2. Hibernate Mode
Hibernate Mode completely writes the memory into the hard disk, and then shut the computer power down entirely. Even you take the battery out, put it back in, and power back on again, and the window system will resume back where you were previously hibernated.
Something Might Interest You About Hibernation
Hibernate mode utilizes the hiberfil.sys file to store the current memory state of the computer. The hiberfil.sys file managed by Windows, there you can’t delete the file. Many thought this extremely large hiberfil.sys file is sitting in the root of the hard disk drive cannot be deleted in order to free up some disk space...but this is not impossible. You can actually delete it, and this guide will show you how to enable and disable 'Hibernate' option.
Disable Hibernate Option (and Delete hiberfil.sys)
1. Start > Command Prompt (Run as Admin)
2. Type the follow command line:
powercfg -h off
End Result: 'Hibernate' is Disabled.
Enable Hibernate Option
1. Start > Command Prompt (Run as Admin)
2. Type the follow command line:
powercfg -h on
End Result: 'Hibernate' is Enabled.
