Microsoft IntelliType is the brand driver for Microsoft's series of computer keyboards. Microsoft releases versions for both Windows and Mac OS X (as of version 10.15 Microsoft IntelliType no longer installs on Mac OS X). It has been succeeded by Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center, which combines IntelliType with IntelliPoint.

IntelliType supports all known Microsoft keyboards (including those that are shipped as parts of desktop sets, as well as entertainment keyboards – i.e. those that are intended for Media center). However, advanced features may only be available on certain models (the users select their keyboard's type inside the program to access that keyboard type's specific button selection).

Supported keyboards[edit]

Note: Version 8.0 and above dropped PS/2 support for the following list. As even adapters can't assist,^{[clarification needed]} Microsoft keeps version 7.1 as an offered download for users who still own keyboards with PS/2 connectors (instead of USB).^[1]

The Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center is an app that helps you make the most out of your Microsoft keyboard and mouse. Mouse and Keyboard Center helps you personalize and customize how you work on your PC. This app is not available for Windows 10 in S mode. Download the latest release of Mouse and Keyboard Center.

Special features[edit]

1. Mouse and Keyboard Center helps you personalize and customize how you work on your PC. Tailor your mouse and keyboard to meet your unique needs and work style. Modify your mouse and keyboard settings to make it easier to use the unique features of most PC apps. Effortlessly transition to Mouse and Keyboard Center from existing device management.
2. I have a MS Wireless Laser Mouse/Keyboard 5000 set where both connect to my Windows desktop using a special USB bluetooth receiver. I'm not sure if this is generic USB technology that will work on my Mac Mini (2012), running OSX Yosemite - I am hoping to switch to that as my main device.
3. I've been using the keyboard for about 2 years now, it replaced the old-style white Microsoft Natural keyboard (wired). I don't use the mouse much, as I have an Evoluent mouse which I prefer (easier on the arm when you have RSI). As for the keyboard. Just one minor irritation.
4. Mouse and Keyboard Center helps you personalize and customize how you work on your PC Tailor your mouse and keyboard to meet your unique needs and work style. Modify your mouse and keyboard settings to make it easier to use the unique features of most PC apps.

If the keyboard has multimedia buttons, the user can define them to run any program or action.

On-screen indication of NumLock/CapsLock toggling with some keyboards.

On-screen indication of volume level when level is changed.

Limitations[edit]

Microsoft Mouse And Keyboard Center For Mac Pro

While the user could always define special keys (and multimedia keys, if such exist), it was only possible since version 6.3 to define them not just globally but also per application.

Version 6.2 forced the user to constantly check for updates by installing and launching the file 'dpupdchk.exe' in the background. It must stay in the background for the control panel's settings to launch (although it could be avoided by renaming the file to something else). Version 6.3 fixed this behavior by only making it an opt-in option during the installation.

Microsoft Mouse And Keyboard Software

Version 7.0 and later in Windows 7 64-bit has recently been proven to disable the media keys (Play/Pause, Next, Previous, Stop) for third-party media players such as iTunes and Media Jukebox when they are not the primary window of focus.^[6] Some workaround exists:^[7] This behavior continues to be an issue as of Version 8.

See also[edit]

• IntelliPoint — Microsoftmouse driver.

Microsoft Mouse And Keyboard Centre Macros

Notes and references[edit]

1. ^'Microsoft IntelliType Pro 8.0 Keyboard Software 32bit – Overview'. Microsoft. 2010-08-23. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
2. ^(Supported only up to v5.5 of Intellitype)
3. ^ ^abc(The included Bluetooth donglerequires Windows XP Service Pack 2)
4. ^'Comfort Curve 3000 keyboard and Intellitype'. Microsoft Answers. 2012-02-28. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
5. ^(Supported only up to v6.31 of Intellitype)
6. ^'Intellitype Pro 7.0 does not recognize media keys when using 3rd party programs'. Microsoft Answers. 2010-08-12. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
7. ^'Intellitype Pro 7.0 does not recognize media keys when using 3rd party programs'. Microsoft Answers. 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2014-09-13.

External links[edit]

Mouse And Keyboard Center App

Microsoft Mouse And Keyboard Center For Mac Free