MajestixJun 19, 2024

Why do you have to install Usb-Drivers on Windows, but I never had to do it on Linux?

https://lemmy.world/post/16700617

Why do you have to install Usb-Drivers on Windows, but I never had to do it on Linux? - Lemmy.World

On my Job I regularly have to install Windows PCs and sometimes even install the USB Drivers for Mouse and Keyboard to work. Why dont I have to do that on Linux ever? Seems weird not to have them installed on Windows.

Show threadBrianTheeBiscuiteerJun 19, 2024
That’s odd. I can’t remember the last time I’ve installed USB drivers on Windows. It either works or it doesn’t (like a 75% chance of it working though).
Show threadfuckwit_mcbumcrumble

Windows 7 lacked USB 3 drivers, and if you have a bleeding edge system windows might not have the chipset drivers which is like half of your system. (EX windows 10/11 lacked 11th Gen. chipset drivers until 22H2)

Outside of that I’ve never had the basics work. Especially a mouse and keyboard.

Jun 20, 2024 at 3:16amWeb