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You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. Hopefully this is a simple question. I cannot get my new Windows 8. When I go to the standard power button, I only get options to shut down or restart:.
And when I go to the control panel and try to change my plan settings, there are no sleep or hibernate options, even on the advanced settings:. You may want to check this article out: Sleep and hibernation: FAQ. I had come across this page myself when searching for an answer prior to posting here, but unfortunately, it refers only to Windows 7, so the steps are not available on Windows 8.
My apologies I gave you the incorrect link I meant to give you this one: Shut down turn offsleep, or hibernate your PC. Dependent upon whether or not your PC has the hibernate or InstantGo option the article provided windows 8.1 hibernate option free download help you.
Thank you for this. Sadly, the options mentioned in the instructions are not available windows 8.1 hibernate option free download my PC, for some reason. This is what I get when I go to the menu they suggest - there is no sleep or hibernate option: I am not sure what InstantGO is - I searched on my PC and it does not seem to be there. I just checked for updates and found some - and updated, so I am now up to date, but the problem is still there.
The Brand is Chillblast - the details are below. Could you please get the model number of it? Windows 8.1 hibernate option free download are many "Fusion" models out there; A model number is important as it would differentiate your computer from all the others. That's all they gave me when I ordered - does this identify it sufficiently? Hello again guyshahar. Go to the Control Panel and search for the entry " Power options ". Search on the left side for the option " Choose what the power buttons do " and click it.
In the following window, activate the option " Change settings that are currently unavailable ", which will likely require you to confirm administrator rights. After the window has refreshed itself, scroll down to the bottom to find all different options to turn off your computer neatly summed up in the " Shutdown settings " section. If the box for " Hibernate " isn't ticked, remedy that and click on " Save changes ".
Windows 8.1 hibernate option free download nothing happens after I click " Change settings that are currently unavailable "except that this text disappears. This windows 8.1 hibernate option free download what I have originally:. Unless someone else has an idea I don't know what other options there are. Have you tried contacting your manufacturer? Hi - I contacted the manufacturer Chillblast and they said they hide the sleep option so that it does not confuse people with overclocked PCs, which apparently can't use Sleep.
They pointed me to a fix for this problem here. This should work for anyone who has the same problem Community Forum Software by IP. Board Licensed to: Geeks to Go, Inc. Facebook Twitter. Javascript Disabled Detected You currently have javascript disabled. New Win 8.
Please log in to reply. Posted 08 April - AM. Posted 08 April - PM. Posted 09 April - AM. Posted 09 April - PM. Hello again guyshahar, Windows 8.1 hibernate option free download apologies I gave you the incorrect link I meant to give you this one: Shut down turn offsleep, or hibernate your PC. Please let me know the results. Edited by humble2k14, 09 April - PM.
Windows 8.1 hibernate option free download questions: What is your computers brand and model? Are you completely current up-to-date with your Windows Updates? Hello again guyshahar Our next step: Go to the Control Panel and search for the entry " Power options ". Again, please let me know the results. Posted 10 April - AM. Posted 10 April - PM. Posted 11 April - AM. This may help. Please read at the link and recheck your windows update. Posted 14 April - PM.
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