The error code 0x000000BD has two possible interpretations depending on the context:

1. Windows Hibernation Issue (Most Likely):

In the context of Windows, the error code 0x000000BD is most commonly associated with the bug check message INVALID_HIBERNATED_STATE. This indicates a problem with the hibernated memory image used during the Windows hibernate process.

Understanding Hibernation:

• Hibernation is a power-saving state in Windows that saves the current system state (open applications, documents, etc.) to your hard drive. When you resume from hibernation, everything is restored exactly as you left it.
• The hibernated memory image is a compressed file that stores the system state information.

Possible Causes for INVALID_HIBERNATED_STATE:

• Corrupted Hibernation File: Damage to the hiberfil.sys file (the hibernation file) can lead to this error.
• Insufficient Disk Space: If there’s not enough free space on the drive where the hiberfil.sys file is stored, Windows might encounter issues creating or accessing the file.
• Hardware Issues (Less Likely): In rare cases, underlying hardware problems with your storage drive could contribute to file corruption.

Impact of the Error:

• This error typically prevents your system from resuming from hibernation successfully. You might see a blue screen with an error message mentioning 0x000000BD during the resume process.
• The system itself should still boot up normally as long as hibernation isn’t used.

Troubleshooting Steps for Hibernation Issue:

Here are some steps you can take to fix the 0x000000BD error related to hibernation:

• Disable Hibernation (Simple Solution):

  If you don’t frequently use hibernation and want to avoid the error, you can simply disable it. Search for “power settings” in the Start menu and choose “Choose what the power buttons do.” From there, click on “Change settings that are currently unavailable” and uncheck the box next to “Hibernate.”

• Check Disk Space:

  Make sure you have sufficient free space on the drive where the hiberfil.sys file is located (usually your system drive C:).

• Run System File Checker (SFC):

  Open Command Prompt (Admin). Type the following command and press Enter:

  <code data-test-id="code-content">sfc /scannow
  </code>

  This command scans your system files and attempts to repair any corrupted files related to the hibernation process.

• Disable Fast Startup (if applicable):

  Fast Startup can sometimes cause conflicts with hibernation. Try disabling Fast Startup (Settings > Power & Sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Sleep > Allow wake timers) and see if the error persists.

• Clear Hibernation File (Advanced Users):

  Caution: This approach involves deleting the hiberfil.sys file, which will erase your current hibernation state. Proceed with caution if you need to preserve your hibernation state.

  1. Open Command Prompt (Admin).
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:

  <code data-test-id="code-content">powercfg.exe /hibernate off
  </code>

  This disables hibernation and deletes the hiberfil.sys file. 3. Restart your computer. 4. To re-enable hibernation (if desired), you can use the following command:

  <code data-test-id="code-content">powercfg.exe /hibernate on
  </code>

2. Seagate Hard Drive LED Code (Less Likely):

In a less common scenario, the error code 0x000000BD has been reported by some users as an LED code displayed on certain Seagate hard drives, particularly the Rosewood series (ST1000LM049-2GH172 and ST2000LM007-1R8174).

The specific meaning of the LED code in this context depends on the accompanying LED patterns and might be related to hard drive errors or malfunctions.

How to Proceed:

• Windows Hibernation Issue (Likely Scenario):

  If you suspect the error is related to Windows Hibernation based on the context (encountering the error during resume from hibernation), you can try the troubleshooting steps mentioned earlier (disable hibernation, check disk space, run SFC, etc.).

• Seagate Hard Drive LED Code (Less Likely):

  If you’re encountering 0x000000BD as a hard drive LED code on a Seagate drive, searching online forums or Seagate support resources for “[hard drive model number] LED code 0x000000BD” might provide more specific