No, you cannot upgrade a PC while it is in hibernation mode.
No, you cannot upgrade a PC while it is in hibernation mode.
Hello! Your system is using Windows 10 Pro 64-bit in hibernation. You can still install Intel Octane memory or other hardware upgrades while in hibernation, but you’ll need to restart the PC after applying the changes. Shutting it down isn’t strictly necessary, though proper shutdown procedures help ensure a clean installation.
If you're upgrading or adding new parts to your computer, it's best to power it down and shut off the PSU for safety.
Hibernation functions like putting your PC to sleep but saves everything to the drive specified in your hibernation file instead of keeping it in RAM. Simply shut it down, replace the necessary components, and restart it. This method also prevents issues with Windows restarting unexpectedly when it powers up.
It would be fun to explore what happens... But I need to protect my PC @jakkuh_t !!!