Keyboard filter and Windows 7

[marie89nguyen]

Hi,

I just got my Windows 7 upgrade kit in the mail today. When I got to the Compatibility Report, it told me this:

"These devices might not work properly after the upgrade. Before upgrading, we recommend updating the drivers for these devices. Cancel the upgrade, open Control Panel and search for "update device drivers", or go to the device manufacturer's website to search for updated drivers."

• • 
    [*] Keyboard Filter

And

"These programs might not work properly after the upgrade. We recommend uninstalling these programs before upgrading. Cancel the upgrade, open Control Panel, and search for "uninstall a program". (Note: Programs marked as * can be safely reinstalled after the upgrade.)"

• • 
    [*] HP MediaSmart Music/Photo/Video *
    [*] iTunes (Please deauthorize computer prior to upgrade)
    [*] Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile *
    [*] Bejeweled 2 Deluxe *
    [*] Chuzzle Deluxe *
    [*] Slingo Deluxe *
    [*] Wedding Dash *
    [*] Zuma Deluxe *

I'm afraid to continue the upgrade because I don't know what's going to happen or how it's going to affect the programs and devices. Should I just go ahead and uninstall everything listed in the second message? And how do I update the driver for the Keyboard Filter? I don't really know what I'm doing. Please help.
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[Darryl Licht]

Welcome to sevenforums Marie:

As for your games... they should all still work. it says might not work.

Yes you will want to de-authorize iTunes which is easy!

HP MediaSmart is OK see this: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/co...i=4&c=Utilities&sc=CD/DVD Utilities&os=32-bit

What puzzles me it the keyboard filter issue. What is the manufacturer and model of your keyboard?

 

[mitchell64]

Hi Guys I found in my installation (Hewlett Packard) the only driver windows didnt have a generic one was the Hewlett packard quick launch buttons which are for the keyboard filter

Driver Management concluded the process to install driver NULL Driver for Device Instance ID {A87C2E0F-9A46-46B8-8EC4-E33355FBE1F7}\KEYBOARDFILTER\5&3E9A9B&0&01 with the following status: 0xe0000203.

 

[marie89nguyen]

Welcome to sevenforums Marie:

As for your games... they should all still work. it says might not work.

Yes you will want to de-authorize iTunes which is easy!

HP MediaSmart is OK see this: Windows 7 Compatibility HP HP MediaSmart Music/Photo/Video

What puzzles me it the keyboard filter issue. What is the manufacturer and model of your keyboard?

Thanks for the quick reply, Darryl. What do I do after I click on the HP MediaSmart link you sent me? All it shows is a green check mark and says, "Compatible. No action required."

Do I check what manufacturer and model of my keyboard by checking under Device Manager? If so, it says:

Microsoft eHome MCIR 109 Keyboard

 

[Darryl Licht]

No you dont need to because of the compatable ranking... you are good to go! Just back up your data first if you have an external HDD.

 

[marie89nguyen]

No you dont need to because of the compatable ranking... you are good to go! Just back up your data first if you have an external HDD.

Thanks Darryl. I have one more question. Do I still need to upgrade the driver for the keyboard filter?

 

[Darryl Licht]

You may, but this is a pretty old keyboard... lemme poke around a lil

 

[Darryl Licht]

Not even listed on MS Keyboard page for sw dl... http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=mk

This one from cnet is dated 2001...
Microsoft eHome MCIR 109 Keyboard 5.1.2600.2709 - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

I'm pretty sure that by the model this is some type of wireless IR Media Center keyboard. In all probability, it will work fine... may lose a media center funtion.

 

[marie89nguyen]

Thank you so much for all your help Darryl! I just got done upgrading and everything, including the keyboard, is working great!

 

[Darryl Licht]

FANTASTIC!

Please come back often to learn new Win7 tricks and let us know how things go!

 

[myxu]

Hi all, I have the EXACT same problem. After going through this thread, I still can't seem to upgrade to Windows 7. Even when I am directed by the Upgrade Advisor to update to a compatible version (HP mediasmart), it doesn't even direct me to the right product. I went on my own to find the most up to date versions of mediasmart and updated it, but it still gives me the same message.

I can't go through with the upgrade without doing something about the keyboard filter, it seems. Why is that? I don't understand why I can't just ignore that option (of updating it)? I have the most up to date one...

 

[Darryl Licht]

Hi all, I have the EXACT same problem. After going through this thread, I still can't seem to upgrade to Windows 7. Even when I am directed by the Upgrade Advisor to update to a compatible version (HP mediasmart), it doesn't even direct me to the right product. I went on my own to find the most up to date versions of mediasmart and updated it, but it still gives me the same message.

I can't go through with the upgrade without doing something about the keyboard filter, it seems. Why is that? I don't understand why I can't just ignore that option (of updating it)? I have the most up to date one...

The OP had no problem, perhaps you should start at the 1st post and read through them all. She was concerned that she might have an issue, but after speaking with us here she learned it wasnt an issue. She performed her upgrade and it works! Another satisfied Win7 user!

 

[ruby1]

Hi,
I get the same notification about the Keyboard Filter, when doing a Vista-> W7 updgrade on my HP Pavilliion dv2-1110eo. Is it safe to go ahead with the installation or should I get some new drivers?

Also I keep getting a notification that I need to uninstall Skype, even though I've already uninstalled it (and restarted twice after that). Any harm there?

Thanks!

 

[DE4DF4LL]

OK, I just had the same problem upgrading from Vista 64 bit to Windows 7 64 bit on my HP dv7 laptop. I ignored the issue and went ahead and upgraded. Following the upgrade the Quick Launch buttons were no longer working (those are the buttons above your keyboard for MediaSmart, mute, volume, reverse, play, pause, forward, and stop). That's actually what the Keyboard Filter incompatibility is complaining about which other posts around the web had mentioned. So, I went to the Windows 7 drivers HP support page for my specific laptop, but they didn't have drivers listed for the Quick Launch buttons.

After desperately searching various forums, I ran across someone that mentioned using Vista drivers. So, I went to the Vista HP support page for my laptop and found the drivers in question under "Driver - Keyboard, Mouse and Input Devices" labeled "HP Quick Launch Buttons. When I clicked the link it identified that these drivers were for the Various Vista 32 bit and 64 bit versions as well as Windows 7 32 bit. It made no mention of Windows 7 64 bit support. But I tried them anyway and so far they seem to be working. Your mileage may vary.

 

[Trutzblatt]

Hi Guys I found in my installation (Hewlett Packard) the only driver windows didnt have a generic one was the Hewlett packard quick launch buttons which are for the keyboard filter

Driver Management concluded the process to install driver NULL Driver for Device Instance ID {A87C2E0F-9A46-46B8-8EC4-E33355FBE1F7}\KEYBOARDFILTER\5&3E9A9B&0&01 with the following status: 0xe0000203.

I think you have either the solution or the right knowlage about the problem I have with my HP QL-Buttons.....any suggestions on how to fix it and if so, I don't understand your message regarding the conclusion....would you pls clearify?!?