I want to install W7 for fun but I don't really want to have to go out and buy a wired keyboard just so I can get a wireless one working! If your machine is not Bluetooth enabled, you can still connect Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse to Windows operating system. Should I Turn Off Mouse and Keyboard? On hackintosh in my case First of all boot in windows, then insert your Snow Leo disc. Thanks for contributing an answer to Super User! If you leave it on the Apple drivers the keyboard will disconnect randomly and frequently. I would really appreciate a working driver. Can I be the one gazillionth person to say.
I have an idea of what softwere I need, just the hardwere I am not so sure on. I use a Apple Keyboard on W7 Daily. The link doesn't show an item, but it should work with any standard bluetooth adapter. Cross check your Mouse is turned on before proceeding. Both devices are connected through Blue Tooth, but they both blink green, meaning they're not paired. Upgraded from vista, which ran fine, onto a new partition. You should be able to pair the device with minimal hassle after installing the adapter and its drivers on Win 7.
For me, the Microsoft driver was the first one in the list, but this may be different for you. Here is the link: Please respond and let us know the status of the issue. I'm having trouble getting my Apple Keyboard and Magic Mouse to work on Windows 7. I tried to uninstall Boot Camp and start fresh, but I have no idea how to uninstall it. I love the new , but am too cheap to buy the it usually comes with. Didn't have to pair it, but the function keys, sound keys didn't work, and the eject button didn't work. Upgraded from vista, which ran fine, onto a new partition.
I also had to do a restart to get it working. I installed all my drivers using the BootCampx64. Open Devices and Printers by clicking the Start button, and then, on the Start menu, clicking Devices and Printers. Note: Remove and re-connect the device if it is already paired earlier. Keep rocking with you new Apple mouse. A couple of things: 1 the keyboard works when I have to choose between Windows partitions when the computer boots up. All you need to pick the right download link from the list.
Sometimes it says there was a timeout. You can press Enter on Keyboard and Left click on mouse to wake them up. Your name and comment will be visible to the public. After it installs, you should be golden. Thanks for your help I have installed BootCamp while following a video about taking out the keyboard files and so on.
Wow, an annoying and intense hour of trouble shooting finally over. I am using the official wired Apple Keyboard with my Windows 7 64bit Desktop, is there a source for official drivers anywhere? I don't know what to do anymore, I've tried everything I could think of. Because I will order now if you think it shoud work correctly. You'd have to plug in earbuds or external speakers to the audio jack and toggle the mute key. Once this is done, go back to Bluetooth settings and return the Drivers to 'Windows Generic'.
They will tell you if they have tested the product and the version, as well as whether or not it will work with Windows 7. You can pick your operating system from below list. It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. Make sure you are downloading the right version. You'll add it back in later.
I've installed Windows 7 on my iMac but I can't see how I chnage bluetooth settings as I don't have a Bluetooth control panel. Anyone got it to work? Of course, this is enormously frustrating, and I sure wish that I hadn't installed the Boot Camp drivers! Some folks have also reported success with alternate Bluetooth drivers, such as Apple's Broadcom Bluetooth driver. Okay so you know where this is headed. It is supposed to use generic windows 2. Install the utility provided in step 2 and then hover your mouse on mouse symbol shown in task bar.