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Q: Magic Mouse lags in Windows 8 bootcamp

My Magic Mouse lags when I use Windows 8 on bootcamp on my 2012 Mac Mini..

It is really bothering! I can barely use it..

 

However, when I use my bootcamp Windows 8 using a virtual machine on Mac (i.e. VMware Fusion 5), the mouse works just fine..

 

Any fixes or thoughts?

Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Nov 13, 2012 3:12 AM

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  • by BobTheFisherman,

    BobTheFisherman BobTheFisherman Nov 13, 2012 6:26 AM in response to ZaYoOoD
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    Nov 13, 2012 6:26 AM in response to ZaYoOoD

    There are no Windows 8 Bootcamp drivers. Windows 8 is not supported by Bootcamp.

     

    It works in a virtual machine because Windows 8 is using virtual hardware not your computer's real hardware. Therefore no drivers are needed other than the virtual drivers used by the virtual machine.

  • by ZaYoOoD,

    ZaYoOoD ZaYoOoD Nov 13, 2012 6:29 AM in response to BobTheFisherman
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    Nov 13, 2012 6:29 AM in response to BobTheFisherman

    I actually installed Windows 8 using bootcamp assistant, as it says that bootcamp supports Windows 8..
    I then installed the included drivers and software, and everything works just fine, including the trackpad and keyboard. The only thing that has an issue is the Magic Mouse, is there a fix for that?

  • by BobTheFisherman,

    BobTheFisherman BobTheFisherman Nov 13, 2012 7:03 AM in response to ZaYoOoD
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    Nov 13, 2012 7:03 AM in response to ZaYoOoD

    ZaYoOoD wrote:

     

    I actually installed Windows 8 using bootcamp assistant, as it says that bootcamp supports Windows 8..
    I then installed the included drivers and software, and everything works just fine, including the trackpad and keyboard. The only thing that has an issue is the Magic Mouse, is there a fix for that?

    Where does it say "bootcamp supports Windows 8"?

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Nov 13, 2012 7:10 AM in response to ZaYoOoD
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    Nov 13, 2012 7:10 AM in response to ZaYoOoD

    ZaYoOoD wrote:

     

    I actually installed Windows 8 using bootcamp assistant, as it says that bootcamp supports Windows 8..
    I then installed the included drivers and software, and everything works just fine, including the trackpad and keyboard. The only thing that has an issue is the Magic Mouse, is there a fix for that?

    Win 8 is not supported, so there are no official Win 8 drivers yet.

  • by ZaYoOoD,

    ZaYoOoD ZaYoOoD Nov 13, 2012 9:05 AM in response to Csound1
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    Nov 13, 2012 9:05 AM in response to Csound1

    Ok..

    Since you claim that Windows 8 is not supported, I removed it and installed Windows 7 "which of course is supported, I use it with my MacBook Air", the problem still presists..

     

    any thoughts?

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Nov 13, 2012 9:29 AM in response to ZaYoOoD
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    Nov 13, 2012 9:29 AM in response to ZaYoOoD

    Same thought, Apple have not released Windows 8 drivers yet, Windows 7 is supported and in use by many, it works so check your installation.

  • by Stefan Vasiljevic,

    Stefan Vasiljevic Stefan Vasiljevic Apr 9, 2013 9:30 AM in response to ZaYoOoD
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    Apr 9, 2013 9:30 AM in response to ZaYoOoD

    Same here :/

  • by Ziggyh,

    Ziggyh Ziggyh Apr 11, 2013 12:31 PM in response to ZaYoOoD
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    Apr 11, 2013 12:31 PM in response to ZaYoOoD

    I'm having the same problem on Mac Mini running Windows 8 64bit with latest bootcamp software, which DOES support Windows 8 64bit.  The mouse works then you click something and it freezes for a few seconds (like 10) and then comes back.. thought it was my batteries, but it's not... weird ...

     

    Just as I was typing this I found a solution I believe is working on another site :

    Laggy Magic Mouse on Boot Camp Windows

    I got my new MacBook Pro retina notebook and installed Windows 7 into my boot camp. After installing Windows 8, I installed WindowsSupport drivers that Apple provided me while creating my Boot Camp. However when I connected my magic mouse to my Windows, the problem is that It was a little bit laggy as I track or scroll on the screen. I have spent for 6 hours to resolve this problem but I could not able to find any solution. The problem was actually not about Apple’s Bluetooth drivers but Wireless adapter. I have realized that Wireless adapter was somehow reducing the performance of Bluetooth. The solution is to force Wireless Adapter to collaborate with Bluetooth. When you install drivers Bluetooth Collaboration property of Wireless Adapter comes disabled by default. In order to enable this:

    1- Go to Device Manager >> Network Adapters >> Broadcom 802.11 n and right click and choose properties.
    2- Choose Advanced Tab.
    3- Locate Bluetooth Collaboration from the list. And make it Enable.

    Now restart your computer and enjoy using your magic mouse / trackpad without any freeze or lag

     

    SOLUTION FOUND

  • by Stefan Vasiljevic,

    Stefan Vasiljevic Stefan Vasiljevic Apr 11, 2013 12:38 PM in response to ZaYoOoD
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    Apr 11, 2013 12:38 PM in response to ZaYoOoD

    I have solved the problem! This is what helped me. I am running Windows 8 on MacBook Retina that is connected to thunderbolt display.

     

    Follow these steps:

    1. Go to device manager

    2. Under category network adapters right click the broadcom 802.11n network adapter

    3. Choose properties.

    4. Click on the Advanced tab

    5. Under property list, find Bluetooth collaboration.

    6. In the value field, that is to the right of the property list, selected Enable.

    7. Press OK and close the device manager.

     

     

    That is it. I hope it helps you guys.

     

    Note: restart may be required.

  • by munzab,

    munzab munzab May 12, 2013 3:10 AM in response to Stefan Vasiljevic
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    May 12, 2013 3:10 AM in response to Stefan Vasiljevic

    incredible, this worked. i was getting so annoyed with this thing. well done!

  • by ITCE,

    ITCE ITCE Aug 26, 2013 5:00 PM in response to ZaYoOoD
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    Aug 26, 2013 5:00 PM in response to ZaYoOoD

    I went in all the way to the Advanced tab and there is no option for Bluetooth Collaboration. I'm bummin'. 

  • by morgan_0909,

    morgan_0909 morgan_0909 Nov 30, 2013 5:04 AM in response to Ziggyh
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    Nov 30, 2013 5:04 AM in response to Ziggyh

    hello !!!   it really helps...  thanks a lot ...

  • by Kaske,

    Kaske Kaske Dec 23, 2013 12:47 PM in response to Ziggyh
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    Dec 23, 2013 12:47 PM in response to Ziggyh

    Man, you extended my life for like 5 years by solving this. Many thanks!

  • by Shane226,

    Shane226 Shane226 Dec 26, 2013 11:02 PM in response to Ziggyh
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    Dec 26, 2013 11:02 PM in response to Ziggyh

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

     

    That was driving me nuts! You are the bomb!

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