How can I hibernate my Aspire Switch 10E?

tomeq
tomeq Member Posts: 5 New User
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Hello,

 

I have a recently purchased Acer Aspire Switch 10 E.  Since I purchased it I have not had the option to hibernate the computer.  I know that the OS, Windows 8.1, by default often does not have the option to hibernate, but even when I go to control panel, power options and change settings that are currently unavailable I do not have the option to hibernate.  I have updated windows and drivers, went to the registry to check it allows for hibernation and used some command line tools but still no option.

 

I was begining to think that perhaps the device is not capable of hibernation as it seems others with this pc have the same issue, but I found that in the advanced power option the default for critcal power action is to hibernate.  As I use several programs on this pc while travelling and meeting clients, it is important that I can retain work in progress over long periods where putting it to sleep will just loose the battery and restarting work after a full shutdown is impractical so any advice would be gratefully recieved.

 

Thanks.

Tom

Answers

  • -Justin
    -Justin Member Posts: 2,362 Skilled Specialist WiFi Icon

    tomeq,

     

    Try this:

    1. Open Power Options by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Search (or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and then clicking Search), entering Power options in the search box, and tapping or clicking Power options.
    2. Tap or click Choose what the power button does and under Shutdown settings, select Hibernate (if it's available).
  • tomeq
    tomeq Member Posts: 5 New User

    That was what I tried before.

  • tomeq
    tomeq Member Posts: 5 New User

    I would be grateful if you could suggest any other options.

     

  • -Justin
    -Justin Member Posts: 2,362 Skilled Specialist WiFi Icon

    tomeq,

     

    If you click the "Change settings that are currently unavailable" does the option appear? If not, try the steps in this thread and see if that gets it working for you. I cannot get the option to appear on my Switch tablet we have here either.

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