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0x000000BD — Invalid Hibernation State | Blue Screen Fix Guide

INVALID_HIBERNATION_STATE

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What Does 0x000000BD Mean?

The hibernation file is corrupt or the hibernation state is invalid. The system cannot resume from hibernation.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1Corrupted hiberfil.sys
  2. 2Disk error affecting hibernation file
  3. 3Hardware change since hibernation
  4. 4Driver incompatibility with hibernation

Symptoms

  • ⚠Blue screen with stop code INVALID_HIBERNATION_STATE
  • ⚠System reboots unexpectedly
  • ⚠Possible data loss from unsaved work

DIY Fix

Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home

  1. 1Restart your computer
  2. 2Update power-related drivers
  3. 3Check power settings
  4. 4Run power troubleshooter

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

  1. 1Analyze minidump for faulting power driver
  2. 2Update BIOS/UEFI firmware
  3. 3Check ACPI compliance in Device Manager
  4. 4Test with different power supply unit

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes INVALID_HIBERNATION_STATE?
The hibernation file is corrupt or the hibernation state is invalid. The system cannot resume from hibernation.
Can I fix Invalid Hibernation State myself?
In many cases yes. Start with basic troubleshooting like restarting, updating drivers, and running System File Checker. If the issue persists, advanced analysis of crash dumps may be needed.

Related Error Codes

0x0000009FDriver Power State Failure0x000000A0Internal Power Error

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Verified against official Microsoft documentation and real-world diagnostic data. Error behavior confirmed across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.