Setting up Windows on my m.2 Intel SSD leads to missing or damaged BSOD in winload.efi
Setting up Windows on my m.2 Intel SSD leads to missing or damaged BSOD in winload.efi
Hi everyone, I have a Dell Inspiron 15 5570, that has a 1TB Seagate HDD and a 128GB Intel SSD. Every time I install windows on to the SSD, the OS crashed immediately after installation. The error message is "Your computer did not start properly as a file named winload.efi is missing or corrupt" No matter what recovery option I choose the issue recurs. Also the same OS from same installation media can be installed in my HDD without any issues. I went through some forums and found that this BSOD is generally caused by write errors. So is it possible that the SSD has worn out causing a write error or could it be an issue with the motherboard? PS: The ssd functions as a storage (non-boot) device without issues. Any help is appreciated. Thanks is advance.
No, I'm not using the Window Media Creation Tool. It's a different application for creating media installations.
Hi, I've already tested the crystal disk on the drive and everything looks good. I downloaded the Intel SSD toolbox and ran a full diagnostic—it passed. I can now boot Ubuntu from the SSD, though Windows 10 is still causing problems. If my setup is right, it might be the UEFI that's the issue.
I also used the Windows Media Creation Tool and the Dell OS Recovery tool. Both resulted in the same error.
Verify your SSD is GPT via Minitool Partition Wizard. If it's MBR, switch it over and delete all partitions from it. Then disconnect your HDD. Power on using USB and install Windows. Start the first time. After that, reconnect your HDD. Also, note Dell often includes a laptop with the system on the HDD and an empty M.2 slot?
The SSD runs Windows, and they include the HDD as a data drive. My HP Pavilion Gaming 15 works in the same way.
It seems unclear what you're asking about. Could you clarify the context or provide more details?
I think it wasn’t the case, so I’d probably go back for a replacement. If it came with the SSD originally, the operating system would have been installed there. Dell isn’t that slow, right?