In most versions of Windows 8 and Windows 7, the hibernation mode, inexplicably, is not activated by default. However, it can be still accessed if you want to. Let’s learn how.

To use the hibernate mode, you need to deactivate hybrid sleep first. As long as it is present, Windows will not offer you the hibernation mode option.

To do this in Windows 7, perform these steps:

1. Open Control Panel
2. Click Power Options
3. Click Change Plan Settings
4. Click Change advanced power settings
5. Locate and Expand Sleep, and then expand Allow hybrid sleep
6. Change the settings to Off
7. Click Apply and then click OK

The Hibernate option will now appear in the Shut down menu.

To do this in Windows 8, perform these steps:

1. Open Control Panel
2. Click Power Options
3. Click the Choose what the power buttons do option, located in the left panel
4. Activate the Change settings that are currently unavailable option
5. In the Shutdown Settings box, select the Hibernate option
6. Save the changes

The Hibernate option will now appear in the Shut down menu.

Whether you use Windows 7 or 8, you must turn on all present security features. In addition, you must use a reliable third-party antivirus tool.