Blue screen Winload.exe

Zasmatic

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Hi there,
My computers crashing when its left alone for too long. Im on a legit version of windows 8.1.
Its coming with with winload.exe is corrupt and that you have to use the recovery disk.
The thing is that even using the recovery disk, its unable to repair anything and the cycle continues. So after alot of testing ive found out whats causing the issue, i just have no idea why.

My samsung evo 128 SSD. Once i open my case, unplug and replug the power back into this it works again. (even if i turn the power off and leave it for 30 seconds it still wont work, its only when i unplug the ssd.)
The only thing i can think of is a defectve drive. But it works perfectly ? Or windows 8.1..... again lol.

If anyone has any idea why on earth this is happening it would be muchly appreciated :)
 
Sounds like Fast Startup is causing the problem, it creates a file on your SSD called hiberfile to enable fast boot, so when you disable your SSD perhaps it breaks the link? It can be disabled, but try shutting down from the Windows key plus 'X' menu, that shuts down your machine without the quick startup.
To disable...
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/6320-fast-startup-turn-off-windows-8-a.html

Meanwhile Winload.exe could be corrupt.
First try System File Checker
Winkey plus 'X'
Choose Command Prompt (Admin)
Type sfc /scannow then Enter

It finds and fixes errors in Windows, but doesn't always report them. Run it and see if the fault disappears after re-booting your system
If corrupt files are found that can’t be fixed, try

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Re-run SFC

To view CBS Log

findstr /c:"[SR]" %windir%\logs\cbs\cbs.log >sfcdetails.txt

Search C drive for sfcdetails.txt or navigate to C:\Windows\System32 and scroll down