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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Hibernation Makes A System Reload Faster

    According to sparxMind.com, "A fresh power-on can take anywhere from a minute or more, but starting up from hibernation will give a usable system in about 20 seconds." Hibernation allows your computer to create a file memorizing the open programs and services running so that when you turn your computer on again, those items will be open.

    On the Other: If Used Too Often, Hibernation Can Slow A Syste

    According to TheElderGeek.com, "A downside is that over time the system does tend to slow down because a full XP housekeeping regimen is missed when using hibernate rather than shutdown." Windows needs to install updates and refresh its memory, which it cannot achieve during a hibernation.

    Bottom Line

    Hibernation can save your computer time on start-up and shut down, but you should allow it to fully shut down and boot back up to install crucial security and software updates. Windows needs this maintenance time or the system will begin to slow down.

    Source:

    SparxMind.com: Using the Hibernate Feature in Windows XP

    TheElderGeek.com: How to Use Hibernate

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