stever

I think that the hibernate file is required before the NT kernel is running. Because the NT kernel and associated disk drivers are not loaded yet it must use the BIOS to locate and load this file. Which would explain why the hibernate file MUST be located on the C drive. The BIOS does not know about drive E or any other drive until the system is running. I hope you see my point here.... but I could be wrong. The old chicken and the egg syndrome. Regards Steve Rance

I had the same problam, in fact I still do but if you want a real fast startup try enabling "Hibernate" mode. This will restore the complete system state before powering off (even if you are logged in and have documents open). To enable this, open up "Display Properties" and select the "Screen Saver" tab. Next click on the "Power" switch and select the tab "Hibernate" and enable it. Onced this is enabled you will get an extra field in all "Shut Down" dialogs. I think you will be pleasently surprised. Mail me back if this works for you. Regards Steve Rance