The SMSC CIR Receive Windows driver is a driver software used for Consumer IR (Infrared) communication, specifically for handling infrared (IR) data reception. SMSC (now part of Microchip Technology) is a company that manufactures IR transceivers, and the CIR in this context refers to Consumer Infrared, which is commonly used for remote control and wireless communication between devices like PCs and peripherals (such as remote controls, IR receivers, etc.).

In particular, the SMSC CIR Receive driver is related to the IR receiver hardware in your PC or motherboard that enables it to receive signals from infrared devices like remote controls, which can be used for various purposes, such as media control or other remote operations.