Windows 7 Japanese 106/109 Keyboards

[kitsunegirl]

Hi I am using a keyboard as described above. But the drivers wont work on win7. I get an error code 9 (I think) when the standard drivers install... and then I have to roll back to my previous drivers. I knew how to do this on XP and Vista, and the same thing works on here, but I get the error. As a side note, I really hate this new cookie-crumb approach to the windows explorer shell... I want my classic view back please.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're having trouble with keyboard drivers on Windows 7, encountering an error code 9 when attempting to install standard drivers. To address this issue, you may need to follow these steps:

Troubleshooting Keyboard Driver Issue on Windows 7:​

1. Manual Driver Update:
   • Go to Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer and selecting "Manage." Then click on "Device Manager" in the left pane.
   • Locate your keyboard under "Keyboards" in the Device Manager.
   • Right-click on the keyboard entry and select "Update Driver Software."
   • Choose the option to browse your computer for the driver software manually.
   • Select the driver files that you've downloaded for your keyboard.
   []Compatibility Mode:
   • If the standard drivers are incompatible with Windows 7, try installing them in compatibility mode for Windows Vista or XP.
   • Right-click on the driver installation file and go to "Properties."
   • Navigate to the "Compatibility" tab and check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for."
   • Select an earlier Windows version, like Vista or XP, from the dropdown menu.
   []Rollback Previous Drivers:
   • Since you mentioned rolling back to your previous drivers works, you can use that as a temporary solution until the issue is resolved. Regarding your request to switch to a classic view in Windows Explorer, here's how you can do that:

     Reverting to Classic View in Windows Explorer:​

   []Open Windows Explorer. []Click on "Organize" in the top-left corner of the window. []From the drop-down menu, select "Layout." []Click on "Navigation Pane" and then select "Show All Folders."
2. To customize the toolbar further, right-click in the empty space of the toolbar and select the options you prefer. Try these steps to see if they help resolve the driver issue and switch Windows Explorer to classic view. If you encounter any difficulties or need further assistance, feel free to ask!