hibernation

[Guest]

My Hibernation program was working fine until 5 days ago. Since then I have NOT
been able to get it to run. I have not made any changes to "hibernate" nor
have I installed any new programs. I tried to use restore but "restore"
wouldn't work. Got that fixed, thanks to this columns help, but in the
process lost all previous restore dates. I know I have all the necessary ACPI
and video drivers because all went well before. My screensaver works as well
as my clock.
At 83, I'm not real "swuft" so explaine the solution in simplest terms.
Thanks

 

[R. McCarty]

Hibernate uses a disk file Hiberfil.Sys. It's size should equal
or greater than the physical RAM count. What you might do
is turn off Hibernate, Defrag your drive and then re-enable it.
1.) Control Panel (Classic View), Power Options,
Hibernate (TAB) untic/uncheck "Enable Hibernation"
2.) Reboot the PC
3.) Using Windows Explorer, Right Click your C:\ Drive
Left Click Properties, from the details box, Click the
Tools (TAB). Click the "Defrag Now" Button
4.) Repeat Step-1, tic'ing/checking "Enable Hibernation" &
Reboot the PC.
You may also have Disk inconsistencies so you should also
do a Chkdsk C: from a Command Prompt window:
Click Start, Run (Type) Cmd [Enter]
from the prompt >Chkdsk C: [Enter]
The results will indicate if a Chkdsk C: /F (fix) should be done
to resolve issues. If so, repeat the command Chkdsk C: and
append a /F. XP will indicate that the volume cannot be locked
and would you like to perform the chkdsk on the next boot.
Type Y and then Reboot the PC.

 

[Guest]

In the event that R. McCarty's suggestions don't fix it, I'd suggest updating
your video drivers to the latest WHQL certified version (after uninstalling
the old ones).

Suspend and Hibernate depend heavily on the video drivers. If your drivers
were corrupted this would explain the failure of the system to hibernate.

- John

Hibernate uses a disk file Hiberfil.Sys. It's size should equal
or greater than the physical RAM count. What you might do
is turn off Hibernate, Defrag your drive and then re-enable it.
1.) Control Panel (Classic View), Power Options,
Hibernate (TAB) untic/uncheck "Enable Hibernation"
2.) Reboot the PC
3.) Using Windows Explorer, Right Click your C:\ Drive
Left Click Properties, from the details box, Click the
Tools (TAB). Click the "Defrag Now" Button
4.) Repeat Step-1, tic'ing/checking "Enable Hibernation" &
Reboot the PC.
You may also have Disk inconsistencies so you should also
do a Chkdsk C: from a Command Prompt window:
Click Start, Run (Type) Cmd [Enter]
from the prompt >Chkdsk C: [Enter]
The results will indicate if a Chkdsk C: /F (fix) should be done
to resolve issues. If so, repeat the command Chkdsk C: and
append a /F. XP will indicate that the volume cannot be locked
and would you like to perform the chkdsk on the next boot.
Type Y and then Reboot the PC.

My Hibernation program was working fine until 5 days ago. Since then I
have NOT
been able to get it to run. I have not made any changes to "hibernate" nor
have I installed any new programs. I tried to use restore but "restore"
wouldn't work. Got that fixed, thanks to this columns help, but in the
process lost all previous restore dates. I know I have all the necessary
ACPI
and video drivers because all went well before. My screensaver works as
well
as my clock.
At 83, I'm not real "swuft" so explaine the solution in simplest terms.
Thanks

 

[Guest]

Mr. McCarty, you might have the solution, but I failed to mention that when
my computer crashed 2 yrs ago I took it to some local "geeks" and for $100
they got it running. I had two HDs one Windows 98 the other Windows XP home.
Anyhow it is programmed to open and run on D: drive. When I ran chksdk (after
following your instructions, C: was fixed with chkdsk C: /F but when I
tried chkdsk D: /F I got the following warning. "Chkdsk cannot run because
the volume is in use by another process. Chkdsk may run if the volume is
dismounted first. ALL OPEN HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID.
Would you like to force a dsismount on this volume? y/n"
I chickened out till I can hear from you. Thanks for your patience. /Bill













































'
--
Wm. G. Powell

Hibernate uses a disk file Hiberfil.Sys. It's size should equal
or greater than the physical RAM count. What you might do
is turn off Hibernate, Defrag your drive and then re-enable it.
1.) Control Panel (Classic View), Power Options,
Hibernate (TAB) untic/uncheck "Enable Hibernation"
2.) Reboot the PC
3.) Using Windows Explorer, Right Click your C:\ Drive
Left Click Properties, from the details box, Click the
Tools (TAB). Click the "Defrag Now" Button
4.) Repeat Step-1, tic'ing/checking "Enable Hibernation" &
Reboot the PC.
You may also have Disk inconsistencies so you should also
do a Chkdsk C: from a Command Prompt window:
Click Start, Run (Type) Cmd [Enter]
from the prompt >Chkdsk C: [Enter]
The results will indicate if a Chkdsk C: /F (fix) should be done
to resolve issues. If so, repeat the command Chkdsk C: and
append a /F. XP will indicate that the volume cannot be locked
and would you like to perform the chkdsk on the next boot.
Type Y and then Reboot the PC.

My Hibernation program was working fine until 5 days ago. Since then I
have NOT
been able to get it to run. I have not made any changes to "hibernate" nor
have I installed any new programs. I tried to use restore but "restore"
wouldn't work. Got that fixed, thanks to this columns help, but in the
process lost all previous restore dates. I know I have all the necessary
ACPI
and video drivers because all went well before. My screensaver works as
well
as my clock.
At 83, I'm not real "swuft" so explaine the solution in simplest terms.
Thanks

 

[Juan I. Cahis]

Did you add more memory to your PC?

My Hibernation program was working fine until 5 days ago. Since then I have NOT
been able to get it to run. I have not made any changes to "hibernate" nor
have I installed any new programs. I tried to use restore but "restore"
wouldn't work. Got that fixed, thanks to this columns help, but in the
process lost all previous restore dates. I know I have all the necessaryACPI
and video drivers because all went well before. My screensaver works as well
as my clock.
At 83, I'm not real "swuft" so explaine the solution in simplest terms.
Thanks

Thanks
Juan I. Cahis
Santiago de Chile (South America)
Note: Please forgive me for my bad English, I am trying to improve it!

 

[Guest]

My video driver was working before, so I see no reason to "update" it. I will
reload the driver that came with this view sonic. Thanks for caring, anyhow.
--
Wm. G. Powell

In the event that R. McCarty's suggestions don't fix it, I'd suggest updating
your video drivers to the latest WHQL certified version (after uninstalling
the old ones).

Suspend and Hibernate depend heavily on the video drivers. If your drivers
were corrupted this would explain the failure of the system to hibernate.

- John

Hibernate uses a disk file Hiberfil.Sys. It's size should equal
or greater than the physical RAM count. What you might do
is turn off Hibernate, Defrag your drive and then re-enable it.
1.) Control Panel (Classic View), Power Options,
Hibernate (TAB) untic/uncheck "Enable Hibernation"
2.) Reboot the PC
3.) Using Windows Explorer, Right Click your C:\ Drive
Left Click Properties, from the details box, Click the
Tools (TAB). Click the "Defrag Now" Button
4.) Repeat Step-1, tic'ing/checking "Enable Hibernation" &
Reboot the PC.
You may also have Disk inconsistencies so you should also
do a Chkdsk C: from a Command Prompt window:
Click Start, Run (Type) Cmd [Enter]
from the prompt >Chkdsk C: [Enter]
The results will indicate if a Chkdsk C: /F (fix) should be done
to resolve issues. If so, repeat the command Chkdsk C: and
append a /F. XP will indicate that the volume cannot be locked
and would you like to perform the chkdsk on the next boot.
Type Y and then Reboot the PC.

My Hibernation program was working fine until 5 days ago. Since then I
have NOT
been able to get it to run. I have not made any changes to "hibernate" nor
have I installed any new programs. I tried to use restore but "restore"
wouldn't work. Got that fixed, thanks to this columns help, but in the
process lost all previous restore dates. I know I have all the necessary
ACPI
and video drivers because all went well before. My screensaver works as
well
as my clock.
At 83, I'm not real "swuft" so explaine the solution in simplest terms.
Thanks

 

[Guest]

No, I didn't add memory or install additional programs. Thanks anyhow.

 

[Annabelle]

A couple of thoughts. Chkdsk usually runs on your next boot, if it is
checking the disk with XP on it. So I believe you were wise to chicken out.
Were you getting the message, about chkdsk not being able to run, prior to
restarting your computer?

Bruce Chambers, MVP, gives these alternate chkdsk instructions:
"Double-click My Computer >
right-click the desired hard drive >
Properties >
Tools >
Error-checking/Check Now.
This will run Chkdsk, normally on the next reboot."

Mr. McCarty, you might have the solution, but I failed to mention
that when my computer crashed 2 yrs ago I took it to some local
"geeks" and for $100 they got it running. I had two HDs one Windows
98 the other Windows XP home. Anyhow it is programmed to open and run
on D: drive. When I ran chksdk (after following your instructions, C:
was fixed with chkdsk C: /F but when I tried chkdsk D: /F I got
the following warning. "Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in
use by another process. Chkdsk may run if the volume is dismounted
first. ALL OPEN HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. Would
you like to force a dsismount on this volume? y/n"
I chickened out till I can hear from you. Thanks for your patience.
/Bill

Hibernate uses a disk file Hiberfil.Sys. It's size should equal
or greater than the physical RAM count. What you might do
is turn off Hibernate, Defrag your drive and then re-enable it.
1.) Control Panel (Classic View), Power Options,
Hibernate (TAB) untic/uncheck "Enable Hibernation"
2.) Reboot the PC
3.) Using Windows Explorer, Right Click your C:\ Drive
Left Click Properties, from the details box, Click the
Tools (TAB). Click the "Defrag Now" Button
4.) Repeat Step-1, tic'ing/checking "Enable Hibernation" &
Reboot the PC.
You may also have Disk inconsistencies so you should also
do a Chkdsk C: from a Command Prompt window:
Click Start, Run (Type) Cmd [Enter]
from the prompt >Chkdsk C: [Enter]
The results will indicate if a Chkdsk C: /F (fix) should be done
to resolve issues. If so, repeat the command Chkdsk C: and
append a /F. XP will indicate that the volume cannot be locked
and would you like to perform the chkdsk on the next boot.
Type Y and then Reboot the PC.

My Hibernation program was working fine until 5 days ago. Since
then I have NOT
been able to get it to run. I have not made any changes to
"hibernate" nor have I installed any new programs. I tried to use
restore but "restore" wouldn't work. Got that fixed, thanks to this
columns help, but in the process lost all previous restore dates. I
know I have all the necessary ACPI
and video drivers because all went well before. My screensaver
works as well
as my clock.
At 83, I'm not real "swuft" so explaine the solution in simplest
terms. Thanks

 

[Guest]

No, Annabelle, no such messages before I ran the procedure outlined by Mr.
McCarty. In fact the only error messages I had lately was when I tried
"Restore" to see if I could get back the configuration I had when Hibernate
was working properly.
--
Wm. G. Powell

A couple of thoughts. Chkdsk usually runs on your next boot, if it is
checking the disk with XP on it. So I believe you were wise to chicken out.
Were you getting the message, about chkdsk not being able to run, prior to
restarting your computer?

Bruce Chambers, MVP, gives these alternate chkdsk instructions:
"Double-click My Computer >
right-click the desired hard drive >
Properties >
Tools >
Error-checking/Check Now.
This will run Chkdsk, normally on the next reboot."

Mr. McCarty, you might have the solution, but I failed to mention
that when my computer crashed 2 yrs ago I took it to some local
"geeks" and for $100 they got it running. I had two HDs one Windows
98 the other Windows XP home. Anyhow it is programmed to open and run
on D: drive. When I ran chksdk (after following your instructions, C:
was fixed with chkdsk C: /F but when I tried chkdsk D: /F I got
the following warning. "Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in
use by another process. Chkdsk may run if the volume is dismounted
first. ALL OPEN HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. Would
you like to force a dsismount on this volume? y/n"
I chickened out till I can hear from you. Thanks for your patience.
/Bill

Hibernate uses a disk file Hiberfil.Sys. It's size should equal
or greater than the physical RAM count. What you might do
is turn off Hibernate, Defrag your drive and then re-enable it.
1.) Control Panel (Classic View), Power Options,
Hibernate (TAB) untic/uncheck "Enable Hibernation"
2.) Reboot the PC
3.) Using Windows Explorer, Right Click your C:\ Drive
Left Click Properties, from the details box, Click the
Tools (TAB). Click the "Defrag Now" Button
4.) Repeat Step-1, tic'ing/checking "Enable Hibernation" &
Reboot the PC.
You may also have Disk inconsistencies so you should also
do a Chkdsk C: from a Command Prompt window:
Click Start, Run (Type) Cmd [Enter]
from the prompt >Chkdsk C: [Enter]
The results will indicate if a Chkdsk C: /F (fix) should be done
to resolve issues. If so, repeat the command Chkdsk C: and
append a /F. XP will indicate that the volume cannot be locked
and would you like to perform the chkdsk on the next boot.
Type Y and then Reboot the PC.

message My Hibernation program was working fine until 5 days ago. Since
then I have NOT
been able to get it to run. I have not made any changes to
"hibernate" nor have I installed any new programs. I tried to use
restore but "restore" wouldn't work. Got that fixed, thanks to this
columns help, but in the process lost all previous restore dates. I
know I have all the necessary ACPI
and video drivers because all went well before. My screensaver
works as well
as my clock.
At 83, I'm not real "swuft" so explaine the solution in simplest
terms. Thanks

 

[Annabelle]

Sorry to be confusing. When I asked about the error message, I was referring
to:
"Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is inlike to force a dsismount on this volume? y/n"

Did the above message occur *immediately* after you requested the chkdsk, or
upon reboot? If the former, do try Bruce Chambers' method of running chkdsk,
but if you again get the error message quoted above, please do not proceed.
And keep us posted as to what your results are.

No, Annabelle, no such messages before I ran the procedure outlined
by Mr. McCarty. In fact the only error messages I had lately was when
I tried "Restore" to see if I could get back the configuration I had
when Hibernate was working properly.

A couple of thoughts. Chkdsk usually runs on your next boot, if it is
checking the disk with XP on it. So I believe you were wise to
chicken out. Were you getting the message, about chkdsk not being
able to run, prior to restarting your computer?

Bruce Chambers, MVP, gives these alternate chkdsk instructions:
"Double-click My Computer >
right-click the desired hard drive >
Properties >
Tools >
Error-checking/Check Now.
This will run Chkdsk, normally on the next reboot."

Mr. McCarty, you might have the solution, but I failed to mention
that when my computer crashed 2 yrs ago I took it to some local
"geeks" and for $100 they got it running. I had two HDs one Windows
98 the other Windows XP home. Anyhow it is programmed to open and
run on D: drive. When I ran chksdk (after following your
instructions, C: was fixed with chkdsk C: /F but when I tried
chkdsk D: /F I got the following warning. "Chkdsk cannot run
because the volume is in use by another process. Chkdsk may run if
the volume is dismounted first. ALL OPEN HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME
WOULD THEN BE INVALID. Would you like to force a dsismount on this
volume? y/n"
I chickened out till I can hear from you. Thanks for your patience.
/Bill

Hibernate uses a disk file Hiberfil.Sys. It's size should equal
or greater than the physical RAM count. What you might do
is turn off Hibernate, Defrag your drive and then re-enable it.
1.) Control Panel (Classic View), Power Options,
Hibernate (TAB) untic/uncheck "Enable Hibernation"
2.) Reboot the PC
3.) Using Windows Explorer, Right Click your C:\ Drive
Left Click Properties, from the details box, Click the
Tools (TAB). Click the "Defrag Now" Button
4.) Repeat Step-1, tic'ing/checking "Enable Hibernation" &
Reboot the PC.
You may also have Disk inconsistencies so you should also
do a Chkdsk C: from a Command Prompt window:
Click Start, Run (Type) Cmd [Enter]
from the prompt >Chkdsk C: [Enter]
The results will indicate if a Chkdsk C: /F (fix) should be done
to resolve issues. If so, repeat the command Chkdsk C: and
append a /F. XP will indicate that the volume cannot be locked
and would you like to perform the chkdsk on the next boot.
Type Y and then Reboot the PC.

message My Hibernation program was working fine until 5 days ago. Since
then I have NOT
been able to get it to run. I have not made any changes to
"hibernate" nor have I installed any new programs. I tried to use
restore but "restore" wouldn't work. Got that fixed, thanks to
this columns help, but in the process lost all previous restore
dates. I know I have all the necessary ACPI
and video drivers because all went well before. My screensaver
works as well
as my clock.
At 83, I'm not real "swuft" so explaine the solution in simplest
terms. Thanks

 

[Guest]

no, Annabelle, the warning message occured when I tried to run D: chkdsk /F.
Since your last post I tried Mr. Bruce Chambers approach and here is what
happened: My Computer>Hard Drive D>Properties>Tools>Error Checking>Check Now.
Clicking on check now produced a new window: "Check Disk Options"
There were two check boxes under options1) Automatically fix errors and
(2) Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. At the bottom of this
window I had a choice of (1) Start (2) Cancel. Since I'm a confessed
"chicken" I did not dare check
either option but I did run chkdsk and it showed three phases complete.
Nothing else. I rebooted but there was no change. Hope I'm being specific
enough to help ya'll solve this thing.






































..
--
Wm. G. Powell

Sorry to be confusing. When I asked about the error message, I was referring
to:
"Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is inlike to force a dsismount on this volume? y/n"

Did the above message occur *immediately* after you requested the chkdsk, or
upon reboot? If the former, do try Bruce Chambers' method of running chkdsk,
but if you again get the error message quoted above, please do not proceed.
And keep us posted as to what your results are.

No, Annabelle, no such messages before I ran the procedure outlined
by Mr. McCarty. In fact the only error messages I had lately was when
I tried "Restore" to see if I could get back the configuration I had
when Hibernate was working properly.

A couple of thoughts. Chkdsk usually runs on your next boot, if it is
checking the disk with XP on it. So I believe you were wise to
chicken out. Were you getting the message, about chkdsk not being
able to run, prior to restarting your computer?

Bruce Chambers, MVP, gives these alternate chkdsk instructions:
"Double-click My Computer >
right-click the desired hard drive >
Properties >
Tools >
Error-checking/Check Now.
This will run Chkdsk, normally on the next reboot."


Wm. G. Powell wrote:
Mr. McCarty, you might have the solution, but I failed to mention
that when my computer crashed 2 yrs ago I took it to some local
"geeks" and for $100 they got it running. I had two HDs one Windows
98 the other Windows XP home. Anyhow it is programmed to open and
run on D: drive. When I ran chksdk (after following your
instructions, C: was fixed with chkdsk C: /F but when I tried
chkdsk D: /F I got the following warning. "Chkdsk cannot run
because the volume is in use by another process. Chkdsk may run if
the volume is dismounted first. ALL OPEN HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME
WOULD THEN BE INVALID. Would you like to force a dsismount on this
volume? y/n"
I chickened out till I can hear from you. Thanks for your patience.
/Bill


Hibernate uses a disk file Hiberfil.Sys. It's size should equal
or greater than the physical RAM count. What you might do
is turn off Hibernate, Defrag your drive and then re-enable it.
1.) Control Panel (Classic View), Power Options,
Hibernate (TAB) untic/uncheck "Enable Hibernation"
2.) Reboot the PC
3.) Using Windows Explorer, Right Click your C:\ Drive
Left Click Properties, from the details box, Click the
Tools (TAB). Click the "Defrag Now" Button
4.) Repeat Step-1, tic'ing/checking "Enable Hibernation" &
Reboot the PC.
You may also have Disk inconsistencies so you should also
do a Chkdsk C: from a Command Prompt window:
Click Start, Run (Type) Cmd [Enter]
from the prompt >Chkdsk C: [Enter]
The results will indicate if a Chkdsk C: /F (fix) should be done
to resolve issues. If so, repeat the command Chkdsk C: and
append a /F. XP will indicate that the volume cannot be locked
and would you like to perform the chkdsk on the next boot.
Type Y and then Reboot the PC.

message My Hibernation program was working fine until 5 days ago. Since
then I have NOT
been able to get it to run. I have not made any changes to
"hibernate" nor have I installed any new programs. I tried to use
restore but "restore" wouldn't work. Got that fixed, thanks to
this columns help, but in the process lost all previous restore
dates. I know I have all the necessary ACPI
and video drivers because all went well before. My screensaver
works as well
as my clock.
At 83, I'm not real "swuft" so explaine the solution in simplest
terms. Thanks

 

[T. Waters]

Bill, you probably had a successful chkdsk. As for the checkboxes, those are
pretty harmless options, so you may feel free to run chkdsk again if you
wish.

However, I would also like to pursue usama's suggestion regarding corrupted
video drivers. This is a not uncommon occurrence. It can even happen in the
course of a Windows Update. My very first Windows Update did this very
thing, after I had had my computer for only one day! Any driver corruption
requires reinstalling the appropriate driver, after first removing the
suspect driver.

Your CD that came with your monitor is not the same as a video driver,
which is obtained from the motherboard manufacturer (unless you have a
separate video card). You may have your video/VGA driver on a separate CD,
or on the motherboard drivers CD. If you do not have either CD, then you can
download a driver from the video card or motherboard web site. If you need
help determining the manufacturer and model of your video card or
motherboard, or with anything else, let us know.

no, Annabelle, the warning message occured when I tried to run D:
chkdsk /F. Since your last post I tried Mr. Bruce Chambers approach
and here is what happened: My Computer>Hard Drive
D>Properties>Tools>Error Checking>Check Now. Clicking on check now
produced a new window: "Check Disk Options"
There were two check boxes under options1) Automatically fix errors
and (2) Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. At the bottom
of this window I had a choice of (1) Start (2) Cancel. Since I'm a
confessed "chicken" I did not dare check
either option but I did run chkdsk and it showed three phases
complete. Nothing else. I rebooted but there was no change. Hope I'm
being specific enough to help ya'll solve this thing.

c

.

Sorry to be confusing. When I asked about the error message, I was
referring to:
"Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in

use by another process. Chkdsk may run if the volume is dismounted
first. ALL OPEN HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID.
Would you

like to force a dsismount on this volume? y/n"

Did the above message occur *immediately* after you requested the
chkdsk, or upon reboot? If the former, do try Bruce Chambers' method
of running chkdsk, but if you again get the error message quoted
above, please do not proceed. And keep us posted as to what your
results are.

No, Annabelle, no such messages before I ran the procedure outlined
by Mr. McCarty. In fact the only error messages I had lately was
when I tried "Restore" to see if I could get back the configuration
I had when Hibernate was working properly.

A couple of thoughts. Chkdsk usually runs on your next boot, if it
is checking the disk with XP on it. So I believe you were wise to
chicken out. Were you getting the message, about chkdsk not being
able to run, prior to restarting your computer?

Bruce Chambers, MVP, gives these alternate chkdsk instructions:
"Double-click My Computer >
right-click the desired hard drive >
Properties >
Tools >
Error-checking/Check Now.
This will run Chkdsk, normally on the next reboot."


Wm. G. Powell wrote:
Mr. McCarty, you might have the solution, but I failed to mention
that when my computer crashed 2 yrs ago I took it to some local
"geeks" and for $100 they got it running. I had two HDs one
Windows 98 the other Windows XP home. Anyhow it is programmed to
open and run on D: drive. When I ran chksdk (after following your
instructions, C: was fixed with chkdsk C: /F but when I tried
chkdsk D: /F I got the following warning. "Chkdsk cannot run
because the volume is in use by another process. Chkdsk may run if
the volume is dismounted first. ALL OPEN HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME
WOULD THEN BE INVALID. Would you like to force a dsismount on this
volume? y/n"
I chickened out till I can hear from you. Thanks for your
patience. /Bill


Hibernate uses a disk file Hiberfil.Sys. It's size should equal
or greater than the physical RAM count. What you might do
is turn off Hibernate, Defrag your drive and then re-enable it.
1.) Control Panel (Classic View), Power Options,
Hibernate (TAB) untic/uncheck "Enable Hibernation"
2.) Reboot the PC
3.) Using Windows Explorer, Right Click your C:\ Drive
Left Click Properties, from the details box, Click the
Tools (TAB). Click the "Defrag Now" Button
4.) Repeat Step-1, tic'ing/checking "Enable Hibernation" &
Reboot the PC.
You may also have Disk inconsistencies so you should also
do a Chkdsk C: from a Command Prompt window:
Click Start, Run (Type) Cmd [Enter]
from the prompt >Chkdsk C: [Enter]
The results will indicate if a Chkdsk C: /F (fix) should be done
to resolve issues. If so, repeat the command Chkdsk C: and
append a /F. XP will indicate that the volume cannot be locked
and would you like to perform the chkdsk on the next boot.
Type Y and then Reboot the PC.

message
My Hibernation program was working fine until 5 days ago. Since
then I have NOT
been able to get it to run. I have not made any changes to
"hibernate" nor have I installed any new programs. I tried to
use restore but "restore" wouldn't work. Got that fixed, thanks
to this columns help, but in the process lost all previous
restore dates. I know I have all the necessary ACPI
and video drivers because all went well before. My screensaver
works as well
as my clock.
At 83, I'm not real "swuft" so explaine the solution in simplest
terms. Thanks

 

[Guest]

Mr. Waters, I have contacted ViewSonic and gave them my model number (A70)
as well as the serial number (216004805320) and received notice that my
request for another driver was received and that I would be contacted soon.
Will let you know when I get it and have it installed
--
Wm. G. Powell

Bill, you probably had a successful chkdsk. As for the checkboxes, those are
pretty harmless options, so you may feel free to run chkdsk again if you
wish.

However, I would also like to pursue usama's suggestion regarding corrupted
video drivers. This is a not uncommon occurrence. It can even happen in the
course of a Windows Update. My very first Windows Update did this very
thing, after I had had my computer for only one day! Any driver corruption
requires reinstalling the appropriate driver, after first removing the
suspect driver.

Your CD that came with your monitor is not the same as a video driver,
which is obtained from the motherboard manufacturer (unless you have a
separate video card). You may have your video/VGA driver on a separate CD,
or on the motherboard drivers CD. If you do not have either CD, then you can
download a driver from the video card or motherboard web site. If you need
help determining the manufacturer and model of your video card or
motherboard, or with anything else, let us know.

no, Annabelle, the warning message occured when I tried to run D:
chkdsk /F. Since your last post I tried Mr. Bruce Chambers approach
and here is what happened: My Computer>Hard Drive
D>Properties>Tools>Error Checking>Check Now. Clicking on check now
produced a new window: "Check Disk Options"
There were two check boxes under options1) Automatically fix errors
and (2) Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. At the bottom
of this window I had a choice of (1) Start (2) Cancel. Since I'm a
confessed "chicken" I did not dare check
either option but I did run chkdsk and it showed three phases
complete. Nothing else. I rebooted but there was no change. Hope I'm
being specific enough to help ya'll solve this thing.

c






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Sorry to be confusing. When I asked about the error message, I was
referring to:
"Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in
use by another process. Chkdsk may run if the volume is dismounted
first. ALL OPEN HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID.
Would you
like to force a dsismount on this volume? y/n"

Did the above message occur *immediately* after you requested the
chkdsk, or upon reboot? If the former, do try Bruce Chambers' method
of running chkdsk, but if you again get the error message quoted
above, please do not proceed. And keep us posted as to what your
results are.

Wm. G. Powell wrote:
No, Annabelle, no such messages before I ran the procedure outlined
by Mr. McCarty. In fact the only error messages I had lately was
when I tried "Restore" to see if I could get back the configuration
I had when Hibernate was working properly.

A couple of thoughts. Chkdsk usually runs on your next boot, if it
is checking the disk with XP on it. So I believe you were wise to
chicken out. Were you getting the message, about chkdsk not being
able to run, prior to restarting your computer?

Bruce Chambers, MVP, gives these alternate chkdsk instructions:
"Double-click My Computer >
right-click the desired hard drive >
Properties >
Tools >
Error-checking/Check Now.
This will run Chkdsk, normally on the next reboot."


Wm. G. Powell wrote:
Mr. McCarty, you might have the solution, but I failed to mention
that when my computer crashed 2 yrs ago I took it to some local
"geeks" and for $100 they got it running. I had two HDs one
Windows 98 the other Windows XP home. Anyhow it is programmed to
open and run on D: drive. When I ran chksdk (after following your
instructions, C: was fixed with chkdsk C: /F but when I tried
chkdsk D: /F I got the following warning. "Chkdsk cannot run
because the volume is in use by another process. Chkdsk may run if
the volume is dismounted first. ALL OPEN HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME
WOULD THEN BE INVALID. Would you like to force a dsismount on this
volume? y/n"
I chickened out till I can hear from you. Thanks for your
patience. /Bill


Hibernate uses a disk file Hiberfil.Sys. It's size should equal
or greater than the physical RAM count. What you might do
is turn off Hibernate, Defrag your drive and then re-enable it.
1.) Control Panel (Classic View), Power Options,
Hibernate (TAB) untic/uncheck "Enable Hibernation"
2.) Reboot the PC
3.) Using Windows Explorer, Right Click your C:\ Drive
Left Click Properties, from the details box, Click the
Tools (TAB). Click the "Defrag Now" Button
4.) Repeat Step-1, tic'ing/checking "Enable Hibernation" &
Reboot the PC.
You may also have Disk inconsistencies so you should also
do a Chkdsk C: from a Command Prompt window:
Click Start, Run (Type) Cmd [Enter]
from the prompt >Chkdsk C: [Enter]
The results will indicate if a Chkdsk C: /F (fix) should be done
to resolve issues. If so, repeat the command Chkdsk C: and
append a /F. XP will indicate that the volume cannot be locked
and would you like to perform the chkdsk on the next boot.
Type Y and then Reboot the PC.

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My Hibernation program was working fine until 5 days ago. Since
then I have NOT
been able to get it to run. I have not made any changes to
"hibernate" nor have I installed any new programs. I tried to
use restore but "restore" wouldn't work. Got that fixed, thanks
to this columns help, but in the process lost all previous
restore dates. I know I have all the necessary ACPI
and video drivers because all went well before. My screensaver
works as well
as my clock.
At 83, I'm not real "swuft" so explaine the solution in simplest
terms. Thanks