Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0
USB ID 045e:008c · Microsoft Corp.
| Vendor | Microsoft Corp. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 045e |
| Device ID | 008c |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_045E&PID_008C |
| Linux modalias | usb:v045Ep008C |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 045e:008c?
USB ID 045e:008c is “Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 008c).
Which Linux driver supports Wireless Intellimouse Explorer 2.0?
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 Intellimouse Explorer 2.0 is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:008c shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_008C.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.
Nearby entries
- 007e – Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth
- 0080 – Digital Media Pro Keyboard
- 0083 – Basic Optical Mouse
- 0084 – Basic Optical Mouse
- 008a – Wireless Optical Desktop Receiver 2.0A
- 008b – Dual Receiver Wireless Mouse (IntelliPoint)
- 0095 – IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0 (IntelliPoint)
- 009c – Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth 2.0
- 009d – Wireless Optical Desktop 3.0
- 00a0 – eHome Infrared Receiver
- 00a4 – Compact Optical Mouse, model 1016
- 00b0 – Digital Media Pro Keyboard