registry/hibernation

[jim532]

Where in the WinXP registry can I disable or enable hibernation and other power settings like prompt for password from standby or never turn off hard disks?
I want to apply several settings including these to multiple computers.

thanks,

[jholland1964]

You don't need to mess with the registry to do this.
1. Click Control Panel
2. Click Power Options
3. Select the Hibernate tab
4. Uncheck Enable Hibernation box to disable
(or check to enable)
5. Click OK

Disabling startup login prompt for password
Click Start and Run
Type "Control Userpasswords2" and press enter.
Uncheck the box for "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer."
Click Apply and Ok.

Disabling prompt for password after Windows XP resumes from standby or hibernation
Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel
Double-click Power Options
Uncheck the "Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby" option.
Click Apply and then Ok.

[jim532]

thanks for the reply, I know how to manually do these tasks, but I set up a lot of new computers and I normally disable hibernation on them.
What I'm trying to do is create Registry scripts for configuring settings on new computers when I set them up or for optimizing computers currently in use.

[S Templar]

Hi it can be found in C:\hiberfil.sys in Windows Explorer.
But it may be locked or used by another process and may cause you other problems if you delete it.