Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000

Went and bought myself the new Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000. It was a shitty process and through no fault of the retailer. I had gone in, zoomed in for an affordable keyboard that allows for soft keys that doesn't go (clack clack clack), and which would allow for a more comfortable typing (with sufficient spring), so I can expand less energy trying to type.

The instruction on the box had stated that (and it came with a warning ok!) that I was supposed to install the program BEFORE I plug in the wires. So being the high compliance person I am, I installe the program before plugging in the wireless modem that would "talk" to my keyboard and mouse.

Mouse was working fine, but keyboard typed out gibberish. It was a very frustrating night, as I tried to figure out what was wrong. Changed settings in my PC, rebooted, uninstalled, reinstalled, I couldn't get the keyboard to work.

Next step, maybe it's just my PC.. So I used my mom's laptop and installed program, plugged it in, same old same old. Mouse working, keyboard types out rubbish.

And so, the very next day, I had to make another trip down to Sim Lim.. that's transport funds down the drain.. v v irritating. And when I was there, the lady tried out the keyboard on two sepearate PCs, and what do you know, it bloody works!!!

So I was checking the PC settings, etc, and it was exactly the same! So I was a little cheesed off, and I was asking the lady all sorts of questions, to try and idenitfy what was wrong.

And the conclusion? You don't need to install the bloody software!! Just plug and play. WTF?!! Why put about 2/3 warnings telling the user to install a software, that would just screw up the system, and to add a warning to INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE PLUGGING IN?

Sigh.. so I made my misearable way back, uninstalled everying, and plugged in the wireless and it worked. I am typing out my experience, for those who need help and encounter the same problem, I hope this helps. ><