IntelliMouse Explorer

USB ID 045e:001e · Microsoft Corp.

VendorMicrosoft Corp.
Vendor ID045e
Device ID001e
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_045E&PID_001E
Linux modaliasusb:v045Ep001E
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 045e:001e?

USB ID 045e:001e is “IntelliMouse Explorer” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 001e).

Which Linux driver supports IntelliMouse Explorer?

Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers

How do I check whether IntelliMouse Explorer is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:001e shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_001E.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.

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