Changing where hiberfil.sys resides.

[RealCat]

I often use suspension (S3), and seldom use hibernation. I know I need
hiberfil.sys file in order to use hibernation but this file is only
required during hibernation, right? Why do I have to keep the 4G file
(the size of my main memory) all the time? Can't Windows dynamically
create hiberfil.sys when the computer actually begins hibernation, and
delete it next boot time?

If it is not designed that way, can I at least move hiberfil.sys to
another drive other than C? (Page files can be moved to another drive.)

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The hiberfil.sys file is a Windows system file. It must remain
on the same drive or partition as the operating system.

How to disable and re-enable hibernation on a computer that is running Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/920730/en-us

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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I often use suspension (S3), and seldom use hibernation. I know I need
hiberfil.sys file in order to use hibernation but this file is only
required during hibernation, right? Why do I have to keep the 4G file
(the size of my main memory) all the time? Can't Windows dynamically
create hiberfil.sys when the computer actually begins hibernation, and
delete it next boot time?

If it is not designed that way, can I at least move hiberfil.sys to
another drive other than C? (Page files can be moved to another drive.)