Microsoft HID Non-User Input Data Filter

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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
 
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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Jason Tsang said:
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
Click to expand...

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 said:
I'll check out your blog.
Click to expand...

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
 
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
 
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