Wireless Optical Desktop Receiver 2.0A
USB ID 045e:008a · Microsoft Corp.
| Vendor | Microsoft Corp. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 045e |
| Device ID | 008a |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_045E&PID_008A |
| Linux modalias | usb:v045Ep008A |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 045e:008a?
USB ID 045e:008a is “Wireless Optical Desktop Receiver 2.0A” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 008a).
Which Linux driver supports Wireless Optical Desktop Receiver 2.0A?
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 Wireless Optical Desktop Receiver 2.0A is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:008a shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_008A.
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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- 009d – Wireless Optical Desktop 3.0
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