Windows 10: windows thinks my mouse is a keyboard

Discus and support windows thinks my mouse is a keyboard in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; MICROST YOUR UPDATE BROKE YOUR SOFTWARE after the update on 10/20/2020 my mouse started having issues i went into the control pannel and looked at my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by pleaserespond{}, Nov 11, 2020.

  1. windows thinks my mouse is a keyboard


    MICROST YOUR UPDATE BROKE YOUR SOFTWARE after the update on 10/20/2020 my mouse started having issues i went into the control pannel and looked at my drivers for my mouse and in there i saw drivers for keyboards controllers and all sorts of random inputs i tried to delete the useless drivers breaking the mouse BUT WINDOWS WAS LIKE NAH CHIEF AND SAVED ALL THE DRIVERS AS DEFAULT AND PUTS ALL OF THEM BACK EVERYTIME I DELETE THEM AFTER A FEW MINUTES how do i fix this can i fix this why isnt linux supported by everything that dont break my mouse i just need answers but the last guy who asked this question DIDNT GET ANSWERS SO IM TYPING randomly in caps to try and make it more noticable so maybe somebody with a kind heart will answer the question FOR all FUTURE people with the ISSUE thanks to anyone who responds

    :)
     
    pleaserespond{}, Nov 11, 2020
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  2. John Fer Win User

    Unresponsive Mouse and Keyboard in Windows 10

    Hi,

    One reason why your mouse and keyboard is not working is because of an outdated driver. We suggest that you update the mouse and keyboard driver by following the steps below:

    • Pres Windows+X key on your keyboard.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Locate the mouse and keyboard drivers, right click, then click on Update.

    If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.
     
    John Fer, Nov 11, 2020
    #2
  3. keyboard and mouse not working

    Hi Chrystal,

    For us to properly isolate the issue with your keyboard and mouse, we would like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
    • Are you using a wired or wireless keyboard and mouse?
    • Have you tried using a different keyboard and mouse? If yes, how was it?
    • Have you tried using your keyboard and mouse to another computer? If yes, what is the result?
    • To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    As an initial troubleshooting, we suggest that you try updating your keyboard and mouse drivers to resolve the issue. You may also check and follow the troubleshooting steps in this
    article.

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Michael Gall, Nov 11, 2020
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  4. windows thinks my mouse is a keyboard

    keyboard and mouse pad problems

    Hi James,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

    I suggest you to update the drivers for keyboard and mouse by following the steps below.

    • Right click on Start icon and select Device Manager.
    • Expand Keyboard (for keyboard) and Mice and other pointing devices (for mouse).
    • Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
    write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Nov 11, 2020
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