Redragon K517-RGB Wired: driver, software, macros, and RGB in Windows 11/10

Last Updated on 18.09.2026 by DriverNew

Redragon K517-RGB is a wired gaming keyboard with RGB lighting, programmable functions, and dedicated macro keys. A special Redragon system driver is not required for normal text input: after connecting via USB, Windows automatically uses standard HID drivers.

The proprietary Redragon software is required for additional settings, including supported key assignments, macros, profiles, and RGB lighting settings.

Which software to install

For the wired Redragon K517-RGB, use:

Redragon_K517-RGB_GAMING_KEYBOARD_setup_1.0.4.4.exe

The verified file has the internal name:

Redragon K517-RGB GAMING KEYBOARD

and version:

1.0.4.4

Do not install the software for K517RGB-PRO

The wireless K517RGB-PRO uses a different file:

Redragon_K517RGB-PRO_GAMING_KEYBOARD_setup_1.0.4.4.exe

Despite having the same version number, these are different programs.

Where to download the software

Use the official Redragon software catalog:

Redragon software

In the list, select Redragon K517 Wired Gaming Keyboard.

Do not select K517RGB-PRO and do not download software from unknown websites just because version 1.0.4.4 is listed there.

Is a separate Windows driver required?

No. A separate Redragon driver is not required for normal operation.

1. Connect the K517-RGB directly to a USB port on the computer.
2. Wait a few seconds.
3. Windows will automatically detect the keyboard.
4. Open any text editor.
5. Test letters, numbers, Space, Enter, Backspace, and other main keys.

If input works, the standard HID driver is already installed.

There is no need to search for a separate universal K517-RGB driver or use third-party automatic driver update utilities.

The driver and Redragon software are different components

The standard Windows HID driver provides normal keyboard operation.

Redragon Software is used only for additional features:

• configuring supported keys;
• creating macros;
• working with profiles;
• configuring RGB lighting;
• other supported settings.

If you do not need these functions, the keyboard can be used without installing the proprietary software.

Connecting the K517-RGB

The K517-RGB is a wired USB keyboard.

1. Connect the keyboard cable directly to the computer.
2. For the initial test, do not use a USB hub or docking station.
3. Wait for Windows to detect the device.
4. Test text input.

Bluetooth, a battery, and 2.4 GHz mode are not used with this model.

Installing the software in Windows 11

1. Connect the K517-RGB to a USB port.
2. Make sure the keyboard works without the software.
3. Download the official K517-RGB version 1.0.4.4 installer.
4. Close Redragon software for other keyboards.
5. Run Redragon_K517-RGB_GAMING_KEYBOARD_setup_1.0.4.4.exe.
6. If Windows displays a User Account Control prompt, check the program name and download source.
7. Complete the installation.
8. Leave the keyboard connected.
9. Launch Redragon Software.
10. Check whether the device is detected.

Installing the software in Windows 10

1. Connect the K517-RGB directly to the computer.
2. Wait for Windows to detect the standard HID keyboard.
3. Test normal text input.
4. Download the official version 1.0.4.4 installer.
5. Close configuration software for other Redragon devices.
6. Run the EXE file.
7. Complete the installation.
8. Launch the software while the keyboard is connected.

Windows shows a different publisher

The verified official installer has a digital signature. In Windows, the publisher may appear as:

SHENZHEN SHINETEK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

This is normal for the verified file.

If Windows displays an additional warning, do not disable Microsoft Defender or SmartScreen. First make sure that the file was downloaded from the official website and is specifically intended for the K517-RGB.

The software says Device not detected

If the keyboard types normally but Redragon Software does not detect it, the standard Windows HID driver is already working.

Check the problem in the following order:

1. Close Redragon Software.
2. Disconnect the keyboard.
3. Connect it directly to another USB port.
4. Do not use a USB hub for troubleshooting.
5. Test normal text input.
6. Make sure that the package installed is specifically for K517-RGB Wired.
7. Close Redragon software for other models.
8. Launch the Software again.

If software for K517RGB-PRO is installed

It is better to remove the incorrect PRO package and replace it with the software for the wired K517-RGB.

Windows 11

1. Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps.
2. Find the Redragon software.
3. Click the three-dot button.
4. Select Uninstall.
5. Restart the computer.
6. Connect the K517-RGB.
7. Test normal input.
8. Install Redragon_K517-RGB_GAMING_KEYBOARD_setup_1.0.4.4.exe.

Windows 10

1. Open Settings → Apps → Apps & features.
2. Find the incorrect software.
3. Select it and click Uninstall.
4. Restart the computer.
5. Install the official K517-RGB Software.

The software does not start

If the keyboard works but Redragon Software does not open or closes immediately after launch:

1. Uninstall the software.
2. Restart Windows.
3. Check that the keyboard works without the software.
4. Download the K517-RGB installer again from the official website.
5. Close other Redragon utilities.
6. Repeat the installation.

Do not install K517RGB-PRO Software as a way to fix a launch problem with the wired K517-RGB software.

What the macro keys are used for

The K517-RGB has dedicated programmable keys that can be used for frequently repeated commands or sequences.

It is recommended to configure them through the official K517-RGB software.

Because hardware macro recording combinations may differ between visually similar Redragon keyboards, do not use instructions for the K517RGB-PRO, K513, or another model unless they are confirmed for the K517-RGB.

How to create a simple macro using the software

1. Launch Redragon Software.
2. Open the macro section.
3. Create a new macro.
4. Record a short test sequence.
5. Configure the available delays if necessary.
6. Save the macro.
7. Assign it to one of the supported keys.
8. Apply the changes.
9. Test the result in a text editor or another safe application.

For the first test, do not create a long sequence. A short macro is easier to test and delete if there is an error.

A macro key performs the wrong action

If one of the programmable keys launches an unexpected command:

1. Open Redragon Software.
2. Select the problematic key.
3. Check the assigned macro or action.
4. Delete the incorrect assignment.
5. Restore the default action if this option is available in the software.
6. Apply the changes.
7. Test the keyboard again.

A regular key works incorrectly after remapping

If the problem appeared immediately after changing an assignment, it is more likely related to the software configuration than to the Windows driver.

1. Launch K517-RGB Software.
2. Find the recently changed key.
3. Restore its original assignment.
4. Apply the changes.
5. Close the software.
6. Test the key in a regular text editor.

How to test settings safely

Do not change a large number of keys at once.

1. Change one function.
2. Apply it.
3. Check the result.
4. If everything works correctly, proceed to the next setting.

This makes it much easier to determine which change caused a problem.

Configuring RGB

The K517-RGB supports RGB lighting and additional settings through the proprietary software.

A practical configuration procedure:

1. Launch Redragon Software.
2. Open the RGB or lighting section.
3. Select one available effect.
4. Configure the available brightness, speed, or other settings.
5. Apply the change.
6. Check the result on the keyboard.

The names of tabs and individual interface elements may differ between different software builds.

RGB does not change through the software

If the software starts but lighting changes are not applied:

1. Make sure the software has detected the K517-RGB specifically.
2. Change only one setting.
3. Click the apply or save button if one is provided in the interface.
4. Close the software and launch it again.
5. Try another USB port.
6. If the PRO version of the Software is installed, remove it and install the correct K517-RGB package.

RGB or settings are not saved after restarting

Not every software function is necessarily stored in the keyboard’s internal memory in the same way.

Check:

1. Change one setting.
2. Apply it.
3. Close Redragon Software.
4. Check the result.
5. Restart the computer or reconnect the keyboard.
6. Check the setting again.

If a particular effect works only while the software is running, this does not necessarily indicate a problem with the system HID driver.

The Windows key does not work

Gaming keyboards often allow the Windows key to be locked so that an accidental press does not minimize the game.

If only the Windows key has stopped working while the other keys work normally:

1. Check the gaming lock status in the Redragon software.
2. Check the keyboard controls marked with a Windows or lock symbol.
3. Only then proceed to reinstalling the software.

Do not remove the HID driver just because one system key does not work.

Some keys are not registered simultaneously

The K517-RGB supports anti-ghosting for a limited number of simultaneously pressed keys rather than full NKRO across the entire keyboard.

If the problem occurs only when a large number of keys are held down simultaneously, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction.

To check:

1. Test each problematic key separately.
2. Then test a combination of two or three keys.
3. Compare the result with a very large key combination.

If an individual key does not work even by itself, troubleshoot it separately.

An individual key sometimes misses a keystroke

If the problem occurs regardless of the software:

1. Close Redragon Software.
2. Test the key in a text editor.
3. Connect the keyboard to another USB port.
4. Test it on another computer.

If the same physical key consistently misses keystrokes on different computers, the problem is less likely to be software-related.

Windows detects the keyboard, but the software does not

If text input works, do not immediately remove the device from Windows.

First check:

• whether the correct K517-RGB software is installed;
• whether the K517RGB-PRO version is not installed;
• the direct USB connection;
• another USB port;
• whether software for managing other Redragon keyboards is closed.

How to check the K517-RGB in Windows 11

1. Right-click the Start button.
2. Select Device Manager.
3. Check the Keyboards section.
4. Check Human Interface Devices.

The K517-RGB may appear under a standard system HID keyboard name. The absence of the word Redragon by itself is not an error.

How to check the K517-RGB in Windows 10

1. Right-click the Start button.
2. Open Device Manager.
3. Check the Keyboards and Human Interface Devices sections.

If the keyboard types normally and there are no warning icons next to the devices, a separate system driver is not required.

A yellow warning icon appeared in Device Manager

If you have determined that the device with the error is specifically related to the K517-RGB:

1. Disconnect the keyboard.
2. Open Device Manager.
3. Find the related device with the warning icon.
4. Right-click it.
5. Select Uninstall device.
6. Restart the computer.
7. Connect the K517-RGB again.
8. Wait for the standard device to be installed automatically.

If the keyboard is not detected at all

1. Disconnect the K517-RGB.
2. Connect it to another USB port.
3. Do not use a USB hub.
4. Restart the computer.
5. Connect the keyboard again.
6. Test it on another computer.

If the device is not detected on any computer even as a standard HID keyboard, reinstalling Redragon Software usually will not resolve such a problem.

Do not install software or firmware from another model

Do not use Software or firmware from the K517RGB-PRO, K513, K521, or another model as a way to fix a detection error.

First check:

• the official K517-RGB installer 1.0.4.4;
• the USB port;
• keyboard operation without the software;
• a clean reinstall of K517-RGB Software;
• operation on another computer.

Can the K517-RGB be used without Redragon software?

Yes. The proprietary software is not required for normal text input.

Windows automatically uses the standard HID driver, so the keyboard works as a regular USB device immediately after connection.

Redragon Software version 1.0.4.4 is worth installing when you need macros, remapping of supported keys, profiles, and advanced RGB configuration.