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Can I unplug my computer in hibernate

Anonymous
2023-04-24T15:20:49+00:00

Are there any risks to any part of the computer when the power is unplugged in hibernation frequently each day؟

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Sleep and Power on, off

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-04-25T19:53:05+00:00
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  2. Anonymous
    2023-06-25T14:58:20+00:00

    I tested and confirmed how the hibernation worked that it did not effect or cause any data loss during hibernation mode according to what Greg Carmack said in this thread https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/can-i-unplug-my-computer-in-hibernate/2a229cbc-bf28-43fe-9da6-718cba21e6c6

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  3. DaveM121 869K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-04-24T15:52:49+00:00

    Hi Hussain,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    Unplugging your PC wile it is hibernating can cause Windows to become corrupt or your drive can become corrupt, you should never unplug wile your PC is hibernating, if you need to unplug your PC then turn it off first.

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  4. DaveM121 869K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-04-26T06:21:32+00:00

    Hi Hussain,

    When the PC is put into hibernation all data in RAM is written to the drive, so in theory, all your data is safe, but the PC is still powered and that can result in data loss.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-10-22T02:28:25+00:00

    But is there a way to FIX it? My stepdad took the power cable to my PC when it was hibernating, and now it's stuck at the auto-repair screen, and I can't do a thing about it since I don't know that much about my pc.

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