Insufficient resources to complete the API when hibernating: what's causing this?

[Michael Moser]

Recently almost every time when I try to hibernate after the machine has
been on for a while I get an alert "Insufficient resources to complete
the API" and then the hibernation command is obviously canceles and the
machine remains on. What's even stranger is, that - if I then open the
Control Panel's Power Options dialog - the Hibernation tab has
disappeared, as if hibernation was never enabled or didn't even exist as
an option.

After a reboot everything is back to normal and I can hibernate etc.
This is on XP with all SPs and patches installed and I have 2GB of RAM
and about 10GB diskspace left (and the hibernation file exists and has
he correct size etc.), so I have no idea, what resources could run short
here.

Any idea or hint what is causing this?

Michael

 

[Unk]

Recently almost every time when I try to hibernate after the machine has
been on for a while I get an alert "Insufficient resources to complete
the API" and then the hibernation command is obviously canceles and the
machine remains on. What's even stranger is, that - if I then open the
Control Panel's Power Options dialog - the Hibernation tab has
disappeared, as if hibernation was never enabled or didn't even exist as
an option.

After a reboot everything is back to normal and I can hibernate etc.
This is on XP with all SPs and patches installed and I have 2GB of RAM
and about 10GB diskspace left (and the hibernation file exists and has
he correct size etc.), so I have no idea, what resources could run short
here.

Any idea or hint what is causing this?

Michael

Is there a display adapter problem in the Device Manager?
Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System -> Hardware Tab -> Device Manager button

How to troubleshoot hibernation and standby issues in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=907477

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Recently almost every time when I try to hibernate after the machine
has been on for a while I get an alert "Insufficient resources to
complete the API" and then the hibernation command is obviously
canceles and the machine remains on.

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;909095

 

[Michael Moser]

Thanks - that solved the problem. Had to search for the kernel
replacements but at least that accurately described the bug and pointed
me to the solution.

I only wonder, why MS doesn't provide the update file right there and
then, but requires people to come and beg for them. :-(

Michael

 

[Guest]

Hi,

I have this same problem since upgrading my RAM to 2GB and I rely on
hibernation a lot. Could you please inform me where to get the hotfix.
There is no download option on this page.

Thanks
Paurush

 

[Noozer]

Hi,

I have this same problem since upgrading my RAM to 2GB and I rely on
hibernation a lot. Could you please inform me where to get the hotfix.
There is no download option on this page.

Is your HDD FAT or NTFS?

Have you tried turning off Hibernate, restart, and turn it back on?

 

[Malke]

Hi,

I have this same problem since upgrading my RAM to 2GB and I rely on
hibernation a lot. Could you please inform me where to get the
hotfix. There is no download option on this page.

If you go back to the page you will see where to contact MS for the
hotfix. Hotfixes are not available for general download. Getting a
hotfix is extremely easy and free.

MS phone number for hot fixes in USA - 800-936-5700

MS International Support -
http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

Malke

 

[Michel Merlin]

The related message below may help. In short, call Microsoft and
ask "I want the hotfix of KB909095"; MS will send you a free
2.5MB file that fixes the problem.

Paris, Thu 17 Aug 2006 15:52:10 +0200


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Subject: Re: Insufficient resources to complete the API when
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Hi,

I have this same problem since upgrading my RAM to 2GB and I
rely on hibernation a lot. Could you please inform me where to
get the hotfix. There is no download option on this page.

Thanks
Paurush

Thanks - that solved the problem. Had to search for the kernel
replacements but at least that accurately described the bug
and pointed me to the solution.

I only wonder, why MS doesn't provide the update file right
there and then, but requires people to come and beg for them.
:-(

Michael

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From: "Michel Merlin" <[email protected]>
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Message:
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Sent: Wed 16 Aug 2006 19:42:50 +0200 (17:42:50 GMT)
Subject: SOLVED by hotfix KB909095 (Hibernation disappears in
XP if 1GB or more)

The reason: The problem is when you upgrade RAM to high size
(1Gb or 2Gb), XPSP2 fails to enlarge accordingly the
pagefile.sys file; attempts to hibernate fail, either before or
after, and cause Windows to temporarily remove Hibernate from
the Shut Down options - but without alterating your personal
Power Profiles. Restart restores Hibernation - thus your
original profiles.

The fix: the hotfix of KB909095, that will be added in XP-SP3,
and that meanwhile you will get for free by calling Microsoft in
your country (2.5MB). Details below.
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909095
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