Getting BSOD with stopcode: critical_process_died

[TRazerK]

For the past few days I have been getting this BSOD crash error once every time I start-up my Windows 10 (approximately 3-4 mins after logging into Windows):



Problem doesn't re-occur anymore after Windows restart though. Have kept my PC running for like 18 hrs or so without it ever re-occurring, but once I shut down PC and start it up, then it crashes with the same error again. Now I did the obvious google digging regarding this, and so far I've tried the following things with no damn luck whatsoever:

1) ran sfc/scannow in cmd (gave no errors/warnings, all clear)
2) updated all my drivers with software booster (I did have several out-dated drivers, updated them but still same problem)
3) ran malwarebytes (never had run it b4, it did find like 4 minor threats, deleted them, but still no luck)

So now I'm stuck completely failing to isolate what's causing this problem. If anyone here has faced similar issue, then please let me know the fix. Any help will be much appreciated

PS: The error screen does say that it's gonna restart windows for me, but it never does. I have to hard-reboot my pc everytime

[Sybaris Caesar]

Download WhoCrashed and it'll check the dump file and tell you the most likely cause.

[TRazerK]

Download WhoCrashed and it'll check the dump file and tell you the most likely cause.

Thanks. Made my PC crash by turning it off and on, and this is the crash report by WhoCrashed:

On Tue 04-Jul-17 22:32:07 your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\070417-29515-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: ntoskrnl.exe (nt+0x16C3F0) 
Bugcheck code: 0xEF (0xFFFFBD86DCD107C0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0)
Error: CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
product: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
company: Microsoft Corporation
description: NT Kernel & System
Bug check description: This indicates that a critical system process died.
There is a possibility this problem was caused by a virus or other malware. 
The crash took place in the Windows kernel. Possibly this problem is caused by another driver that cannot be identified at this time. 

[sensei]

most probably your hdd is dying and it feels like even adel's "hello" can't even call it back so prepare to buy a new hdd

[kaziishan]

Try uninstalling any third party virus/malware protection while being disconnected to your internet connection (literally pull the Ethernet cable).

[TRazerK]

most probably your hdd is dying and it feels like even adel's "hello" can't even call it back so prepare to buy a new hdd

"Hello? It's me...."

Try uninstalling any third party virus/malware protection while being disconnected to your internet connection (literally pull the Ethernet cable).

Bingo! Yes! I did this, and now there's no more of that BSOD error on startup!
So the only culprit was Bitdefender free edition (the anti-virus I was using) ?? But why/how??
So now what do I do?? Use another 3rd party anti-virus program? (if you can suggest any?), or just stick with built-in Windows defender?
I also have to see if the BSOD comes up again anytime while I keep my PC running, cos you never know. But for now, thanks a bunch!!

[sensei]

"Hello? It's me...."





Bingo! Yes! I did this, and now there's no more of that BSOD error on startup!
So the only culprit was Bitdefender free edition (the anti-virus I was using) ?? But why/how??
So now what do I do?? Use another 3rd party anti-virus program? (if you can suggest any?), or just stick with built-in Windows defender?
I also have to see if the BSOD comes up again anytime while I keep my PC running, cos you never know. But for now, thanks a bunch!!

if you really need security eset nod is good unless windows defender just fine for daily scans and etc

[TRazerK]

if you really need security eset nod is good unless windows defender just fine for daily scans and etc

Thanks! I guess I'll just stick with windows defender for now, and also malwarebytes. Dunno why I even bothered with antivirus

[aayman]

Yea for some reason security software these days cause a bunch of issues. They all bench with almost no performance impact yet overtime I lost 20% performance in CSGo.

I permanently switched to MalwareBytes Premium but I don’t know if I need that anymore. It has proven to be useful, occasionally blocks malware infested websites.