Frequent Question: How Do I Delete a Hibernation File in Windows 7?

Can I delete the Hiberfil SYS file Windows 7?

Although hiberfil. sys is a hidden and protected system file, you can safely delete it if you don’t want to use the power-saving options in Windows. That’s because the hibernation file has no effect on the general functions of the operating system.

How do I delete a hibernation file?

First, head to Control Panel > Power Options. In the Power Options properties window, switch to the “Hibernate” tab and disable the “Enable hibernation” option. After you disable hibernate mode, restart your PC, and then you’ll need to manually delete the hiberfil.