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Windows 10 hibernate missing / off – how to add it back

When starting a fresh Windows 10, it might happen that the hibernate option, which turns the computer to sleep mode without using power, is missing from the Windows menu.

Windows 10 get the hibernate missing - how to add it back : Hibernate option missing
Hibernate option missing

However, it is possible to add it back simply.

Open the Control Panel in Search > Control Panel

Windows 10 get the hibernate missing - how to add it back : Find Control Panel in Windows search
Find Control Panel in Windows search

There, go in Hardware and Sound menu

Windows 10 get the hibernate missing - how to add it back : Open Hardware and Sound menu
Open Hardware and Sound menu

Click on Change what the power buttons do

Windows 10 get the hibernate missing - how to add it back : Find the Change what power buttons do menu
Find the Change what power buttons do menu

And here, simply check the Hibernate box to add it back to the power options – it might first be needed to click on Change settings that are currently unavailable in case the checkbox is greyed out

Windows 10 get the hibernate missing - how to add it back : Activate the hibernate option
Activate the hibernate option

And that’s it ! The Hibernate power option is now back in the Windows menu

Windows 10 get the hibernate missing - how to add it back : Hibernate option back in Windows 10 power menu
Hibernate option back in Windows 10 power menu