Delete the old hibernate file, Create the hibernate file – Dell Inspiron 4000 User Manual

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You must recreate the hibernate file if you perform any of the following actions:

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Delete the hibernate file.

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Install a new hard drive.

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Reformat your hard drive.

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Install additional memory.

Boot (Restart) Your Computer With the Drivers and Utilities CD

1.

 

Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.

2.

 

If the computer is connected (docked) to an advanced port replicator (APR), undock it.

3.

 

Turn on the computer.

4.

 

Press <F2> as soon as you see the Dell logo.

System setup program Page 1 appears after a few seconds.

5.

 

Press <Alt><p> to view Page 2.

6.

 

Press the arrow keys to select the following boot sequence:

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Boot First Device: CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive

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Boot Second Device: Diskette Drive

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Boot Third Device: Internal HDD

7.

 

Press <Esc> to save your changes and exit the system setup program.

8.

 

Restart the computer.

9.

 

After the computer restarts and loads the diagnostic utility, press the down-arrow key to select Exit to MS-DOS and then press <Enter>.

Delete the Old Hibernate File

1.

 

Boot your computer from the Drivers and Utilities 

CD.

2.

 

At the R:\DIAGS prompt, type cd\ and press <Enter>.

3.

 

At the R:\ prompt, type cd\win98\suspend and press <Enter>.

4.

 

Type rms2d and press <Enter>.

5.

 

Create the hibernate file.

Create the Hibernate File

1.

 

Boot your computer from the Drivers and Utilities 

CD.

2.

 

At the R:\DIAGS prompt, type cd\ and then press <Enter>.

3.

 

At the R:\ prompt, type cd\win98\suspend and press <Enter>.

4.

 

Type mks2d and press <Enter>.

5.

 

Press the power button until the computer turns off.

6.

 

Remove the Drivers and Utilities CD from the CD or DVD drive.

7.

 

Turn on the computer.

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HINT:

If you install additional memory, you must delete the original hibernate file before recreating a new one.

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