Windows 10: 850 Keyboard and Mouse - Malfunctioned Error

I'm getting an error whenever I plug in the 850 receiver into my laptop that says it malfunctioned and to try it again. Neither the mouse and keyboard respond when receiver is plugged in. Is it even possible to replace the receiver?

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Error 1603 when installing driver for Microsoft 850 keyboard/mouse

I have a 64-bit i7 Dell Notebook and am running on Windows 10. I am trying to install the driver for a Microsoft "Wireless 850 Desktop" keyboard/mouse combo. The install keeps failing and I get a box come up saying:

"Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Centre - Setup must close because a error occurred. Verify that you computer meets the system requirements on the product packaging. Restart your computer and try running Setup again. If this
error happens again, see Help for customer support options (Error code 1603)."

My system is apparently compatible and I've done all that has been suggested without any success. Ironically I also have a wireless Logitech keyboard/mouse combo too and that works perfectly, but I want the Microsoft 850 to work properly too. What steps
do I need to go though to fix the problem once and for all? Thanks.

 

Pairing a mouse with keyboard 850

The Desktop 850 comes with a mouse. The Keyboard 850 does not.

I was hoping I could add a mouse, similar to Logitech's Unifying Receiver.

 

Pairing a mouse with keyboard 850

I have a MS keyboard 850 and wish to add a MS mouse using just one dongle. Can I purchased a Wireless MS Mouse 1000, or a different MS mouse, and pair it to the keyboard dongle?