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How to Install Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center on Windows
If you want to customize a supported Microsoft mouse, keyboard, or number pad, install Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center from Microsoft’s current support page. Microsoft currently lists version 14.41 as the last version of the app and provides separate installers for 32-bit, 64-bit, and ARM64 Windows 11 and Windows 10 PCs.
The process is straightforward: check your Windows system type, download the matching installer, run it, and then open the app with your Microsoft accessory connected. Use the maintained Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center download page rather than relying on an old installer link saved in a previous guide.
Before you install Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
Make sure you have a Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC and a device that appears on Microsoft’s supported-accessories list. The current support page includes many Microsoft mice and keyboards, plus Microsoft Number Pad, but not every Microsoft-branded accessory exposes advanced settings in the app.
You should also know your Windows architecture before downloading. Most Intel and AMD PCs use 64-bit Windows, while Windows on Arm devices need the ARM64 package. Older PCs can still be 32-bit.
How to install Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
1. Check your Windows system type
Right-click Start, select Settings, then go to System > About. Under Device specifications, find System type. A line that says “64-bit operating system, x64-based processor” means you should use the 64-bit installer. If Windows reports an ARM-based processor, use ARM64. Choose the 32-bit package only when Windows specifically reports a 32-bit operating system.
2. Download the matching installer from Microsoft
Open Microsoft’s official download page and select the link that matches the system type you just checked. Microsoft’s current page lists version 14.41 and offers all three architectures directly.
| System type | Download to choose |
|---|---|
| 32-bit operating system | 32-bit version |
| 64-bit, x64-based processor | 64-bit version |
| ARM-based Windows PC | ARM64 version |
For reference, Microsoft’s current 64-bit English link resolves to a file named MouseKeyboardCenter_64bit_ENG_14.41.exe. File names can differ by architecture and language, so match the architecture rather than copying an old filename from another article.
3. Run the downloaded EXE
When the download finishes, open your Downloads folder and launch the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center EXE. If Windows displays a User Account Control prompt, confirm that the publisher is Microsoft before allowing the installer to make changes.
Do not download the installer from third-party driver sites. The Microsoft support page provides the official packages and reduces the risk of installing an outdated or modified copy.
4. Finish setup and open the app
Follow the setup prompts until installation completes. The exact wording and layout can change between releases, so follow the installer you downloaded rather than expecting every screen to match an older tutorial.
Connect or pair your supported Microsoft mouse or keyboard, then search the Start menu for Mouse and Keyboard Center and open it. The app should show compatible connected devices and the settings available for that specific model.
What can you change after installation?
Available controls depend on the accessory. On supported models, Mouse and Keyboard Center can provide options such as button or key reassignment and application-specific assignments. Some Microsoft mice also use the app for model-specific features such as Smart Switch. If a setting is missing, that does not necessarily mean the installation failed; the feature may not be supported by that accessory.
If Mouse and Keyboard Center does not detect your device
- Check the supported-device list. Microsoft maintains the current mouse, keyboard, and number-pad list on the same download page.
- Reconnect the accessory. For Bluetooth models, make sure the device is paired in Windows before opening the app.
- Restart Windows after installation. This can refresh device drivers and services after setup.
- Install Windows updates. Microsoft’s mouse and keyboard troubleshooting guidance recommends keeping Windows current when special keys or device behavior are not working correctly.
- Recheck the installer architecture. If setup fails immediately, download the package that matches System type and try again.
If the accessory is not supported by Mouse and Keyboard Center, use the standard Windows mouse, keyboard, Bluetooth, or typing settings instead. The app adds device-specific customization; it is not required for every basic mouse or keyboard function.
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