Microsoft HID Non-User Input Data Filter

[Paddy]

I have a MS wireless desktop (keyboard and mouse). The screen-saver will
not start. I see on many sites that MS Update has an optional hardware
update "Microsoft HID Non-User Input Data Filter".

However, when I go to the MS Update page, and it searches for updates, it
shows Optional Hardware updates as zero (0).

Where and how can I download this update?

Thanks

Paddy

 

[Jason Tsang]

What OS are you using?
What method of connection are you using to connect the receiver to the
computer (USB or PS/2)

You *have* to be using Windows XP or Vista and you have to be connected via
USB to have this update offered to you via Windows Update.

I did a blog entry on this if you want more information...
Microsoft HID update for Microsoft Wireless Desktop Hardware devices
http://jtsang.blogspot.com/2007/02/microsoft-hid-update-for-microsoft.html

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[Paddy]

What OS are you using?
What method of connection are you using to connect the receiver to the
computer (USB or PS/2)

You *have* to be using Windows XP or Vista and you have to be connected
via USB to have this update offered to you via Windows Update.

I did a blog entry on this if you want more information...
Microsoft HID update for Microsoft Wireless Desktop Hardware devices
http://jtsang.blogspot.com/2007/02/microsoft-hid-update-for-microsoft.html

Thanks, Jason. I'm running XP Professional, with the wireless desktop
connected via USB2 port.

The only reason I'm looking for the update is because the screensaver
doesn't work; I've checked all other suggested causes, and this Update seems
to be a likely suspect. If it is not offered, maybe it's already
installed?????

I'll check out your blog.

Thanks

Paddy

 

[Paddy]

I'll check out your blog.

Well - curiouser and curiouser, to quote Alice in Wonderland.

One entry on your blog suggested going to Device Manager, select Human
Interface devices, and update drivers. Did so - it promptly downloaded and
installed - guess what? Yup - the HID Non-User Input Filter - even shows
it now in Device Manager.

Now to see if the screensaver starts.

(15 minutes later - been watching a replay of Geelong thrashing Port
Adelaide in the AFL Grand Final - YEAH!)
(That's Australian Football League - the most spectacular football code in
the world)

We have screensaver ! YEAH!

Thanks, Jason

Paddy

 

[TNorth]

I've had this same problem and want to try this fix with my MS wireless
mouse. Do I update the driver for my HID-compliant mouse under "mice and
other pointing devices"? I also have several different HID-compliant devices
listed under Human Interface devices - and a USB Human Interface Device.

I just want to be sure to update the right one - seems like the mouse is
really the one that needs to update.

TN