Windows 10: What is the Hiberfil.sys and why does it take up so much space?

Discus and support What is the Hiberfil.sys and why does it take up so much space? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; How do i get rid of it if I can?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Dan_837, Nov 22, 2023.

  1. DAN_837
    Dan_837 Win User

    What is the Hiberfil.sys and why does it take up so much space?


    How do i get rid of it if I can?

    :)
     
    Dan_837, Nov 22, 2023
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  2. MAKWY2
    makwy2 Win User

    Deleting Hiberfil & Pagefile

    Howdy,

    So I have a 60gb SSD with Windows 7 and Office on it (all specs are listed <--- under my username). I have a 12gb pagefile and a 9gb hiberfil, is it possible to delete those or make it so that hiberfil at the very least is no longer created? I just want a little free space on there for future use.

    Thoughts?
     
    makwy2, Nov 22, 2023
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  3. DRONE
    Drone Win User
    Deleting Hiberfil & Pagefile

    Pagefile size depends on RAM, just find optimal value and stick to that.

    If you use SSD and want more free space then disable System Restore. It is far more efficient than disabling hiberfil

    After disabling hibernation hiberfil.sys gets deleted automatically.
     
    Drone, Nov 22, 2023
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  4. ANNULLEDBATON94
    AnnulledBaton94 Win User

    What is the Hiberfil.sys and why does it take up so much space?

    Is there a wayto manage the hiberfile sys onthe hardrive?


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    hiberfiles sys is a bit on the large side now. I did asking around about how to clean it or just manage it but people i asked either dont know or cant give me a straight answer. is there a way to clean it or just manage it or does windows do it automatically?
     
    AnnulledBaton94, Nov 22, 2023
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