Discover how to safely remove hiberfil.sys in Windows 11 to reclaim gigabytes of disk space. Step-by-step instructions, tips, and precautions for optimal performance without risks.

Hiberfil.sys can use several GB of hard disk space. Delete the file, and it will likely return. Bill Detwiler explains how to get rid of it for good. In a previous TR Dojo Challenge question, I asked ...

The problem I have is that a user has a laptop that was down to 1.5GB free space. I cut the System Restore disk usage from 5GB to 1.2GB, and that gave me some breathing room (at least a week), but I ...