Computer can't enable hibernating

[nuttyboy]

Hi there!
I want to enable hibernating but I am unable to do it. Only the monitor hibernation is available but the option to hibernate the system is not there in the control panel. I updated the BIOS and I tried the following in the command prompt:
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Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.

C:\Users\User>powercfg /hibernate on
Hibernation failed with the following error: The request is not supported.

The following items are preventing hibernation on this system.
        There are one or more legacy drivers installed:
                Gem98

C:\Users\User>
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My PC specs are:
Intel Pentium 4 630
Intel D945GNT (MB)
3GB DDR2 memory
DVD Burner & CD drive
300GB SATA hard drive
Windows Vista Ultimate

How do we disable the Gem98 driver or make the system hibernate or save power?

[Allan]

I kow this doesn't answer your question but you are better off not using hibernate. Just set your hd and display to power down after a defined period of inactivity.

[porlean]

while u were using disc cleanup did u delete the hibernation files cause that could be your problem

[Allan]

while u were using disc cleanup did u delete the hibernation files cause that could be your problem

Huh?

[porlean]

My computer->right click (c:) drive-> go to properties-> click disc cleanup->

and it gives the option to delete hibernation files but it cautions this because there not recoverable

[Allan]

That would have nothing to do with enabling or disabling hibernation.

[porlean]

but what if he did delete these files wont he no longer be able enable hibernation?

[Allan]

That only deletes the hiberfil.sys file in the root of c: drive. It has nothing to do with enabling or disabling hibernation.

[porlean]

ok thanks for the info, I stand corrected

[neelchauhan]

This is a problem with the Gem98.sys file, not the hiberfil.sys file.
It's only my guess

[patio]

Has he tried running sfc /scannow from a command prompt ? ?
All windows updates in place ? ?