Wheel Mouse Optical
USB ID 045e:0040 · Microsoft Corp.
| Vendor | Microsoft Corp. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 045e |
| Device ID | 0040 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_045E&PID_0040 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v045Ep0040 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 045e:0040?
USB ID 045e:0040 is “Wheel Mouse Optical” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 0040).
Which Linux driver supports Wheel Mouse Optical?
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 Wheel Mouse Optical is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:0040 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_0040.
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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