Hibernation snapped on your Dell Alienware, but you don't know how to get out ? This mode is really useful for protecting the energy of your PC when you should not use it. However, it may happen that some users are blocked once this mode is activated. So to help you understand, we will start this article by exposing you Hibernate feature on your Dell Alienware. And also the method to activate it. Then we will show you how to get out of it on your Dell Alienware. We will end by detailing what to do if the latter is blocked.
What is the function of Hibernate on a Dell Alienware:
You will find several solutions for pause your Dell Alienware. Indeed, when you no longer use it, it is necessary on the one hand to protect your data by blocking his access. And it is also important to save energy. In this way you can keep its batteries, but also the environment. Also know just turn off the system completely is sometimes necessary to complete installation an update or software.
Therefore, it is useful to know all the alternatives you have. This way you can set up your Dell Alienware according to your needs. So there is 3 opportunities to shut down your PC. These can be applied in several ways. Effectively, there is the complete shutdown of the computer, la standby, or the hibernation. To better understand, we present them to you below.
The difference between sleeping, hibernating and shutting down a Dell Alienware:
Shutting down a Dell Alienware:
Turn off a Dell Alienware, shut down the power supply from your PC. This way you can keep your battery status. This option is particularly recommended when you do not plan to use your PC soon. It is also useful if you want finish the installation of some programs or updates. Therefore, from time to time you have to use it. However, be aware that for restart your PC and access your Windows session, it will take longer compared to the following options.
Sleeping a Dell Alienware:
Standby gives the possibility of easily lock your PC. You usually have a dedicated key. Otherwise you have the option of pressing the Windows key + L to activate it. This alternative will thus secure your data. But also it will avoid losing the documents you are working on because you will access your Desktop as you left it at PC unlock.
Hibernate a Dell Alienware:
Hibernation is only available on laptop PCs. It consumes less energy than conventional standby. Therefore, it will allow you to conserve the battery better. It is advisable to use it when you no longer have too much autonomy on your PC. This one is less used, under Windows 10 it is necessary activate it so as to benefit energy saving mode when the PC is locked.
The method to activate sleep on a Dell Alienware:
You will find several ways to activate hibernation. However, this option is no longer initially configured under Windows. Therefore, you will first need to change the System Settings for power and sleep.
Configure Hibernate on a Dell Alienware:
If you want activate the hibernation of a Dell Alienware, you must first open the Settings. To do this, simply press the toothed wheel inside menu Start. Then you will choose "System". Then you will have to go to the section “Power and Standby”. Click on the link “Additional power settings”.
Note that you also have the option of going through the Windows Control Panel by following the path below: Control PanelSystem and SecurityPower Options.
Configure the action of the power buttons to activate the hibernation of a Dell Alienware:
In order to choose the option you prefer for an action such as closing the valve or press it on the power button. You will need to go to the link "Choose the action of the power buttons".
On this screen, you can configure the action of pressing the button Power. Or on the key of standby. And finally when you close the clapper.
Resuming Hibernation on a Dell Alienware:
When you want wake up from hibernation on a Dell Alienware it's usually really simple. Just press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. This should allow you to access the session login screen also called Windows hello. So, you just have to enter the windows code for unlock your computer.
If it was not conclusive, in this case, it means that your PC is encountering a problem. To help you understand the origin of the malfunction. We have detailed the problems regularly encountered following this article.
Solve a problem with the hibernation of a Dell Alienware:
Powering up your Dell Alienware:
Be aware that although with hibernation on your Dell Alienware, you reduce electricity consumption. However, it is used in limited quantities. Therefore, if you have left your Dell Alienware for a long time to supply it with energy. In this case, it is likely that the battery is discharged. Therefore, one of the first actions to take when your PC is stuck in hibernate mode, is to load it.
Perform updates on your Dell Alienware:
If that doesn't solve the problem. So it is possible that the malfunction comes from an update, in particular with updating the drivers. In order to re-access your Windows Desktop to perform the update. You can exceptionally force stop by pressing the stop button for more than ten seconds. This will turn it off so you can turn it back on. In case this does not work, we recommend that you consult the tutorial below: My Dell Alienware won't turn on, what should I do?
Disable Fast Boot on your Dell Alienware:
It is also possible that it is a problem with the file hiberfile. sys in connection with the quick start function. You can deactivate it via the dedicated screen: "Choose the action of the power buttons" presented above.
Otherwise you are likely to encounter a configuration problem at the BIOS level of your Dell Alienware .
If you want to know more about this malfunction. We advise you to consult the tutorial below. You will find all the detailed methods for fix the problem: My Dell Alienware is stuck in standby, what should I do?
To conclude : Getting out of hibernate mode on a Dell Alienware is usually really easy. When the presented methods do not work. In this case, it indicates that you have a malfunction. In order to deal with it, you should firstly consult the dedicated tutorial that we have recommended to you. Or otherwise do not hesitate to call on Microsoft support.
If you want other tutorials on your Dell Alienware, we invite you to read the other pages in the category: Dell Alienware.
