A computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 shuts down shortly after you resume the computer from hibernation

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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
  • You have a portable computer that is running on alternating current (AC) power or on direct current (DC) power.
  • The computer is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • In Power Options, you set the Critical battery action option to Shut down.
  • You change the Critical battery action option to Hibernate when you use a battery.
  • The computer reaches the critical battery level and then enters hibernation.
In this scenario, the computer shuts down shortly after you resume the computer from hibernation.
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RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
(http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information notes
Important Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2 and for Windows 7" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ntkrnlpa.exe6.1.7600.165343,954,56822-Feb-201007:33Not applicable
Ntoskrnl.exe6.1.7600.165343,899,27222-Feb-201007:33Not applicable
Ntkrnlpa.exe6.1.7600.206503,954,05622-Feb-201007:58Not applicable
Ntoskrnl.exe6.1.7600.206503,899,78422-Feb-201007:58Not applicable
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ntoskrnl.exe6.1.7600.165345,509,00022-Feb-201008:18x64
Ntoskrnl.exe6.1.7600.206505,485,45622-Feb-201008:13x64
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ntoskrnl.exe6.1.7600.1653411,173,25622-Feb-201006:43IA-64
Ntoskrnl.exe6.1.7600.2065011,118,99222-Feb-201007:07IA-64
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WORKAROUND

Workaround for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322756
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )
How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

To work around this issue, delete the SystemPowerPolicy registry entry under the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power
  1. Click Start
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    Start Button
    , type Regedit.exe in the search box, and then press ENTER.
  2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power
  3. On the right side of the window, right-click SystemPowerPolicy, and then click Delete.
  4. Close Registry Editor, and then restart your computer for the change to take effect.


Note This is a temporary workaround. This issue may still occur in the future.
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
977147
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977147/ )
A Windows 7-based portable computer shuts down when you try to resume it after a critical battery state
For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/ )
Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
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File nameNtkrnlpa.exe
File version6.1.7600.16534
File size3,954,568
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)07:33
PlatformNot applicable
File nameNtoskrnl.exe
File version6.1.7600.16534
File size3,899,272
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)07:33
PlatformNot applicable
File nameNtkrnlpa.exe
File version6.1.7600.20650
File size3,954,056
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)07:58
PlatformNot applicable
File nameNtoskrnl.exe
File version6.1.7600.20650
File size3,899,784
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)07:58
PlatformNot applicable
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
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File nameAmd64_18271dedbb6037da9010583ca50f25de_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16534_none_b258b52a50adf5d0.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size699
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)19:05
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_46132b050d95e16a9bf282133cf82a34_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20650_none_89500c824ae1d5b9.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size699
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)19:05
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_5bdd03c27b2d12f815f8ee6bb497efb8_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20650_none_b9ff818e3ab22edc.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size701
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)19:05
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_7078776593e772cfa926b4788d1059cb_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16534_none_c42294bab0c4d6ca.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size701
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)19:05
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16534_none_c85a6665cdac6e51.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size15,291
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)09:15
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20650_none_c8ca6230e6dde0a1.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size15,291
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)09:36
PlatformNot applicable
Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
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File nameIa64_149670e8ec3a47dc2c70719334865e98_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16534_none_f294f7e6c3e56556.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size699
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)19:05
PlatformNot applicable
File nameIa64_18271dedbb6037da9010583ca50f25de_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16534_none_563bbd9c984e8d96.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size698
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)19:05
PlatformNot applicable
File nameIa64_46132b050d95e16a9bf282133cf82a34_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20650_none_2d3314f492826d7f.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size698
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)19:05
PlatformNot applicable
File nameIa64_94f86929389ccef1780923edacf0ba27_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20650_none_cba2484f36d0caeb.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size699
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)19:05
PlatformNot applicable
File nameIa64_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16534_none_6c3d6ed8154d0617.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size15,289
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)08:59
PlatformNot applicable
File nameIa64_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20650_none_6cad6aa32e7e7867.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size15,289
Date (UTC)22-Feb-2010
Time (UTC)18:35
PlatformNot applicable
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Properties

Article ID: 980992 - Last Review: April 14, 2010 - Revision: 1.0
APPLIES TO
  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Windows 7 Home Basic
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Professional
  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard
  • Windows Web Server 2008 R2
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