Windows 10: Microsoft Wireless MultiMedia Keyboard 1.1 on Windows 11

I recently bought a new laptop with Windows 11 Home. I also have a Microsoft Wireless MultiMedia Keyboard 1.1 from an older desktop setup that wasn't connected to my prior Windows 10 laptop but that I'd now like to use. Will uploading an older driver for the keyboard still work on the Windows 11 platform?

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Microsoft Wireless MultiMedia Keyboard

Hi Puahiilani,

Wireless multimedia keyboard and mouse can be used on Windows 10. Since Windows 10 has feature to make devices compatible with Windows 10. For us to help you use your devices, we suggest that you check these articles for more information:

• Troubleshooting wireless and Bluetooth® issues. Refer to the section that says
  Setting up a Bluetooth device. You may also check the other troubleshooting steps if you've encountered any other issues while connecting your devices to Windows 10.
• How to: Install and Update Hardware Drivers in Windows 10 by MVP Andre Da Costa. Refer to the section that says Using Compatibility Mode to Resolve Driver problems if you encounter any issues with driver compatibility while connection the
  devices.

Kindly get back to us with the results.

 

Problems with the Microsoft Wireless Multi Media Keyboard

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand how difficult it can be when the feature does not work the way it is supposed to. We would like to know, what are the troubleshooting steps you performed so that we can guide you with the right steps? To understand
the issue better, we need few information.

• Did you observe any changes to the system recently, such as Updates to driver or Windows?
  
• Since when did this issue occur?
  
• What is the model number of the Microsoft keyboard?
  
• Could you please check the keyboard with another device?
  

However, you can go ahead and try these steps and let us know the status.

Method 1: Uninstall the Keyboard Driver.

1. Press Windows + X key from the keyboard and select
   Device Manager.
   
2. Expand Keyboard device. Right click on the device listed and select
   Uninstall device.
   
3. You will receive a prompt, make sure you check the box for
   Delete the driver software. Then click OK.
   
4. Please uninstall the keyboard device drivers.
   
5. Restart the PC and check the issue.

Method 2: Installing driver in compatibility mode.

Please refer the Wireless Multimedia Keyboard website
to download the driver for an older version of Windows.



Install the driver in the compatibility mode with the older version driver. Refer the
Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows
article for installation procedure.



Please reply us with the resolution, so that we can approach the issue with more clarity.



We await your response.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Microsoft Wireless Multimedia Keyboard 1.1

Hi Rolf,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently. let me help you in resolving the issue.

I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the drivers.

Follow the steps to uninstall the keyboard drivers:

• Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Right-click on the keyboard device listed and click on ‘Uninstall’.
• Select the option to Delete driver software.
• Restart the computer after its uninstalled.

Try to access the device manufacturer's website and download and install the latest chipset and keyboard drivers.

Hope the information helps. Please let us know if the issue persist and we will be happy to assist you further.