thanks :) it worked

"Val" wrote:
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> Disabling Hybrid Sleep is what will allow Hibernate to show up in the
> shutdown menu. Otherwise, Hibernate is an inherent part of the Sleep
> option.
>
> This can be set independantly for on AC and on Battery - it will not
> necessarily be the same for both power states.
>
>
> "Shilps" <Shilps@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:69BF0A7C-AA00-4A0F-931E-4C84AFA5C59A@microsoft.com...
> Thanks Val, I was able to find how to enable hibernate after a timeout. But
> it still doesnt appear in the Shut down menu !
>
> One more question, do I really need to disable hibrid sleep to enable
> hibernation?
>
> "Val" wrote:
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> > The default in Vista is to use Hybrid Sleep - this combines Standby from
> > XP
> > with Hibernation. When Sleep activiates, it writes the memory image to
> > disk
> > as for Hibernation, then goes into standby. After a time, it will then
> > shut
> > down into a full hibernation state.
> >
> > To enable Hibernation as a choice on the shutdown menu, Control Panel,
> > Hardware and Sound, Power Options, Edit your current power plan. Click on
> > Change Advanced Power Settings, expand Sleep. Expand Allow Hybrid Sleep
> > and
> > turn off the mode you want (on AC or on Battery) You should then be able
> > to
> > expand Hibernate After to set the timeout for full hibertation to occur,
> > and
> > Hibernation will now appear on the shutdown menu.
> >
> > Val
> >
> >
> > "Shilps" <Shilps@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:6AAE0203-CEC6-4386-84CB-671FF71212AA@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I want the system to go into Hibernation after 1 hr, but somehow it does
> > not
> > seem to be possible.
> >
> > Hibernate is only available with closing the lid, and pressing the power
> > button triggers .
> >
> > Also, hibernate option is NOT available from the Start Menu( not there
> > after
> > the small arrow at the bottom of the menu)
> >
> > What do I do now? Pls help.
> >
> >
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