How to Fix Microsoft 2.4GHz Transceiver v7.0 Driver 528 Error
If you have a Microsoft wireless keyboard or mouse, you may encounter a problem with the Microsoft 2.4GHz Transceiver v7.0 driver 528 error. This error means that the device is not configured correctly and cannot communicate with your computer. In this article, we will show you how to fix this error and get your wireless device working again.
What is Microsoft 2.4GHz Transceiver v7.0?
Microsoft 2.4GHz Transceiver v7.0 is a USB dongle that connects your wireless keyboard or mouse to your computer. It uses a 2.4GHz radio frequency to transmit and receive signals from your device. The driver is the software that allows your computer to recognize and communicate with the transceiver.
What causes Microsoft 2.4GHz Transceiver v7.0 driver 528 error?
There are several possible causes for the Microsoft 2.4GHz Transceiver v7.0 driver 528 error, such as:
- Corrupted or outdated driver
- Incorrect or missing device settings
- Hardware malfunction or damage
- Interference from other wireless devices or sources
- Security software blocking the driver installation or operation
How to fix Microsoft 2.4GHz Transceiver v7.0 driver 528 error?
To fix the Microsoft 2.4GHz Transceiver v7.0 driver 528 error, you can try the following methods:
Method 1: Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
The Hardware and Devices troubleshooter is a built-in tool in Windows that can automatically detect and fix common problems with your hardware devices. To run the troubleshooter, follow these steps:
- Click on the Start button and type troubleshoot in the search box.
- Select Troubleshoot settings from the list of results.
- In the Troubleshoot window, scroll down and click on Hardware and Devices.
- Click on Run the troubleshooter and follow the on-screen instructions.
- If the troubleshooter finds any issues, it will try to fix them automatically.
- Restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 2: Update or reinstall the driver
If the driver for your Microsoft 2.4GHz Transceiver v7.0 is corrupted or outdated, it may cause the error to occur. To update or reinstall the driver, follow these steps:
- Press Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
- Type devmgmt.msc and click OK to open the Device Manager.
- In the Device Manager window, expand Mice and other pointing devices and Keyboards.
- Right-click on Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Detection Driver (USB) and select Update driver.
- Select Browse my computer for driver software.
- Select Browse... and navigate to the folder where you downloaded or extracted the latest driver for your device from Microsoft's website[^1^]. If you don't have it, you can download it from here[^1^]. Make sure you choose the correct version for your operating system.
- Select Next and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
- If updating the driver does not work, you can try uninstalling it and reinstalling it again by following the same steps but selecting Uninstall device instead of Update driver.
- Restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
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