Windows 10 computers crash when Amazon Kindles are plugged in
Microsoft’s Anniversary update causes ‘blue screen of death’ and forced reboot when e-readers are connected, users report
Dozens of Microsoft Windows 10 users are reporting that their computers crash when plugging in Amazon Kindles.
The issue appears to be caused by the recent Windows 10 Anniversary update. Users of Amazon’s Paperwhite and Voyage attempting to either transfer books or charge their devices via USB are seeing their various Windows 10 laptops and desktops locking up and requiring rebooting.
Microsoft has not replied to request for comment.