
it only happens when i plug my phone (HTC One M7) into my laptop
a 3rd of the time
wtf is this shyt

8.1What version of Windows you running?


It happens when the firmware on your phone isn't supported by Windows 8, your laptop is going to think some unauthorized hardware is going to attack your laptop so it cuts itself off (hence the name "watchdog violation")
Try to figure out of there's a system update available for your phone.