Windows 10: How to connect Micrrosoft wireless optical mouse to Win 11 laptop?

I have an MSI laptop running Win 11. The touchpad is failing. I have a Microsoft wireless optical mouse that I would like to use to bypass the touchpad, but I am having trouble getting Win 11 to recognize it. I found these instructions:Turn on your mouse. Press and hold the pair button on the bottom of the mouse until the LED light starts to flash about 5 seconds.On your Windows 11 PC, select Connect if a notification appears for your mouse, then wait for it to get set up.Don’t see the notification? Go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & device

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wireless optical mouse

i cannot get it to connect to my laptop it a wireless optical mouse and my laptop is a HP

 

microsoft wired wireless optical desktop receiver2.1 mouse

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the difficulties you are facing with the Microsoft wireless optical desktop receiver 2.1 mouse. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the make and model of the PC?
  
• What is the model number of the Optical mouse?
  

Meanwhile, please try the methods as referred in this article except
method 4: Troubleshoot a wireless mouse
that does not function correctly



In addition, we would also suggest you to perform the steps as mentioned in these article:

I have trouble connecting my wired/wireless
device

My mouse isn't working



Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 400

Hello Frank,

For you to connect the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 400, we recommend that you install the driver

here. To properly guide on how to install the mouse and the driver, kindly follow the steps provided in the article below.

Install mouse and IntelliPoint software

Note: The Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 400 is designed to work in Windows 8. The mouse might not work on its full potential in Windows 10.

If you have further questions, kindly let us know.