Hiberfil.sys is the hibernation file, and is explained here:
http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/hiberfil-sys-xp.html
I have disabled/removed it several times without problem. I've heard it
suggested that hibernation is more appropriate for laptops than desktops.

Stephanie Trahd wrote:

>Hi, this is my first post here.  I am trying to back up my entire hard drive onto a recently purchased Fantom External USB 2.0 Disk 80GB Drive.  My hard drive is partitioned into C & D.  I can copy the D drive just fine, but when I try to copy the C drive, it tells me that the hiberfil.sys is in use and it cannot complete the process.  Does anyone know how I can get around this?  I don't know if I want to disable my hiberfil, but if I do, will that solve the problem?  Has anyone disabled the hiberfil and had a bad/good experience.  I am a relative newbie and still learning the lingo, so please, talk down to me! :)  Thanks for your help! Stephanie
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