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Microsoft implemented the hibernate function into Windows to take a snapshot of the system, save ongoing projects automatically, turn off quickly, and give users the possibility to swiftly start up the computer and pick up where they left off.

However, the hibernate function can cause damage on SSDs. Besides the fact that, by nature, SSDs start the operating system faster, they allow a limited number of file writing operations before breaking down, unlike HDDs, forcing you to buy new ones.

Hibernate - Enable or Disable is a lightweight and portable application whose only purpose is to disable the Windows hibernate option. Wrapped in a clean interface, it's incredibly easy to use, having two buttons for disabling hibernation and re-enabling it if you change your mind.

What the hibernation function does is use some of your RAM to populate the “hiberfil.sys” file with information about your computer's snapshot. When it's enabled, you can find out the amount of RAM used in the main window of this tool. If you want to keep hibernation enabled, though, it's possible to limit the RAM size by setting it to minimum (40% of total installed memory), medium (75%), maximum (100%) or reduced (20%).

From the settings menu, you can access the power options built into the operating system. Command-line support is available for users who prefer the console to the graphical interface. The help menu can be brought up with "hibernate.exe -?" to see a list of available commands.

The program is wrapped in a no-install package, so it can be dropped in your collection of portable software and used conveniently, without setup. You can also save it to a USB flash drive to easily move it between your computers. Administrative rights are necessary, however.