Microsoft Hardware Support for Windows®

If you are running Windows 7, the following information will help you select the correct software for your Microsoft Hardware.

Important: This table contains the Microsoft Hardware support information for Windows 7. Please read the release notes before installing the software.


Keyboard Products	Install IntelliType Pro software	Software for Windows 7 is available.
Mouse Products	Install IntelliPoint software	Software for Windows 7 is available.
Desktop Set Products (includes Keyboard and Mouse)	Install Desktop software	Desktop set software, requires installation of both IntelliPoint and IntelliType Pro software.
Webcam Products	Install LifeCam software	Software for Windows 7 is available.
Headset Products	Install LifeChat 32-bit and 64-bit beta software	View beta Product release Notes
Gaming Products
SideWinder™ Keyboards	Install IntelliType Pro software	Software for Windows 7 is available.
SideWinder™ Mice and IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0	Install IntelliPoint software	Software for Windows 7 is available.
Xbox 360® Wireless Controller for Windows	Install 32-bit software Install 64-bit software	View Beta Product Release Notes
Xbox 360® Controller for Windows	Install 32-bit software Install 64-bit software	View Beta Product Release Notes
Habu™ Laser Gaming Mouse	See the notes column for this product.	No beta software available. Habu Laser Gaming Mouse will continue to have basic functionality without an additional software download.
Reclusa™ Gaming Keyboard	See the notes column for this product.	No beta software available. Reclusa Gaming Keyboard will continue to have basic functionality without an additional software download.
Presenter Products
Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000	Install IntelliPoint software	Software for Windows 7 is available.

The following products are no longer manufactured by Microsoft but may still be sold through our partners.

Fingerprint Reader Products	See the notes column for this product.	Fingerprint Reader products will not run on Windows 7. For more information, see Fingerprint Reader support
Presenter 3000	See the notes column for this product.	View Product Release Notes
Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition	No software installation required.	The Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition is no longer manufactured by Microsoft but may still be sold through our partners. This device will work with Media Center in the Windows 7 without installing additional software. A Media Center Infrared Receiver (built-in or stand-alone) is required to use this keyboard.
Remote Control and Receiver for the Media Center PC	No software installation required.	The Remote Control and Receiver for the Media Center PC is no longer manufactured by Microsoft but may still be sold through our partners. This device will work on the Windows 7 without installing additional software.