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Windows 10 anniversary update and wireless keyboard/mouse reboot error.

Several of my computers were updated with the Windows 10 Anniversary update, and they repeatedly reboot indicating an irq error.  First, I installed the updated drivers, and that did nothing.  I even tried removing the keyboard/mouse software altogether but leaving the wireless keyboard and mouse connected, but the machines still will not boot.  I wound up connecting a wired keyboard and mouse and it boots and operates fine.  

Since wireless keyboards and mice are susceptible to hacks, I was just going to replace all them with wired ones to avoid any sort of compromise.  I just went to Microsoft's website and they offer a Wireless Comfort Desktop 5050 which indicates it has AES encryption to secure keystrokes, etc.  I just would hate to make this purchase, and the machines incur the same reboot blue screen issue mentioned above.  Not sure if this is a known issue or whether there is a fix for it.
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Just to be completely on the safe side, I went ahead and purchased two Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5050 combos.  We'll see if they have any issues with the Windows 10 computers.  Yes, I agree the issue was exaggerated, but since we deal with a slew of confidential financials and ssns, we simply cannot afford not to take any chances and implement as many precautions available.
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I know it's irrelevant in this discussion, but the Anniversary update deleted my printer. At least a re-install worked fine.

I also found that the upgrade would not run automatically. For 3 days in a row the PC said it was upgrading when I shut down. Finally I went to Windows Upgrade and found a message that said the upgrade required a reboot. I clicked the reboot link provided, and the install went through...
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John - thanks for your help.  I purchased and installed a bunch of Microsoft 5050 keyboard/mouse combos, and are all working fine.  I wanted these particular wireless devices since they offer AES 128-bit encryption.  Since they only cost $45.00 on sale at BestBuy it was a no brainer.  Thanks again.
You are very welcome and I was happy to help.
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Unfortunately, I am now getting the same keyboard error with the new Microsoft 5050 keyboard/mouse combo.  It started this morning.  This was very frustrating and a complete nuisance.  I discovered the issue is with Webroot's Identity shield.  I enabled "Enable identity shield compatibility mode" setting, and now no more keyboard stopcodes.
Try yet a different keyboard to see if that can change things.