No-driver wireless keyboard+mouse?

crashnburn_819 · Mar 21, 2011

I'm looking for a wireless keyboard and mouse combo that will work on any Windows 7 system without a driver install. Do Logitech keyboards require drivers to have the basic functionality or does it work once it's plugged in?

I have a wireless Microsoft mouse for my laptop and I can switch it over to other laptops on the spot without drivers. This convenience is something I can't give up!

I'm currently looking at the Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000. BlueTrack and good reviews makes it a solid contender

161029 · Mar 21, 2011

I would recommend Microsoft over Logitech. The Arc keyboard and mouse look nice too. Most things like these keyboards are just plug in and play. They're usually supported in your OS. Your OS comes with built in drivers.

BlkDrgn28 · Mar 21, 2011

Keyboard and mice do not require any drivers for basic functionality so wireless should be the same.. the only time software is required is for any special features they might have.

Stealth Pyros · Mar 21, 2011

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Originally Posted by BlkDrgn28;12816477
Keyboard and mice do not require any drivers for basic functionality so wireless should be the same.. the only time software is required is for any special features they might have.

Correct.

Any keyboard/mouse you connect to Windows 7 will work right away. 7 installs the drivers that have code that all typical generic keyboards/mice use. The only reason you ever need to download extra stuff from MS/Logitech/etc. is to use things like the special shortcuts and volume knobs on keyboards.

crashnburn_819 · Mar 21, 2011

Wasn't sure for wireless but thanks for the confirmation

I'll still probably swing for the Microsoft keyboard just for drivers through Windows Update.

online2012 · Mar 22, 2011

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Originally Posted by crashnburn_819;12816600
Wasn't sure for wireless but thanks for the confirmation

I'll still probably swing for the Microsoft keyboard just for drivers through Windows Update.

Microsoft keyboard would meet your needs well.

No-driver wireless keyboard+mouse?

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