HOW TO : A desktop shortcut for Hibernate

Ever wanted to quickly Hibernate your computer with just a mouse click. Its really easy to do assuming that Hibernation is enabled on your Windows computer.

To enable Hibernation right click on the desktop to open up the "Display Properties" window

Click the "Screen Saver" tab, click on the "Power" button in the bottom right hand corner of the page

On the next window click the "Hibernate" tab and check the box for "Enable Hibernation"

Once you've done that create a New Desktop Shortcut for instant Hibernation

Right click on an empty area of the desktop, and left click on "New" and then "Shortcut" from the menu. 

In the "Create Shortcut" box that appears, type in the following exactly as it appears below without any additional characters

rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState Hibernate

Name the shortcut "HIBERNATE" and you're all set.

This is convenient if you want to instantly hibernate your computer without too many additional clicks or button presses.

Windows 7 - Should you take the plunge?

Unless you've been away from planet Earth, you've probably heard of the launch of Microsoft's newest operating system for PC's - Windows 7.

Should you pull the trigger and install Windows 7 - HOLD IT right there !!!

Before you do head over to the Windows & Upgrade Advisor

Download and install the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor  which will help you determine if your current PC is ready for an upgrade to Windows 7.

It will also help you to choose one of the many editions of Windows 7 that's right for you. The analysis of your PC is quite detailed and the Upgrade Advisor will let you know if you machine meets WIndows 7's rather demanding hardware requirements. Oh and if you do decide to go the WIndows 7 route, thoroughly clean up your machine and remove ALL malicious software before you attempt the upgrade.


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