Q: Is there a Windows 10 driver for the Apple USB numeric keyboard?

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thatscguy

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Q: Is there a Windows 10 driver for the Apple USB numeric keyboard?

The Boot Camp drivers allow the keyboard to work but not the side numeric keys. Also, the Magic Mouse seems to finger scroll reverse to normal iMac use.

iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013), Version 10.11.4 (15E65)

Posted on Apr 12, 2016 12:41 PM

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I have the Apple USB connected keyboard (Magic Keyboard 2?) with the number keys on the right side of the keyboard with other functions much like a calculator. Under Windows 10 I am forced to use the numbers above the alphabetic keyboard and the right side keys have no recognition. I am also using the Magic Mouse and the scrolling I was referring to was the finger tabbing which scrolls the screen; no trackpad.

Posted on Apr 12, 2016 6:32 PM

Q: Is there a Windows 10 driver for the Apple USB numeric keyboard?

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by Loner T,

Loner T Apr 12, 2016 4:09 PM in response to thatscguy
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Apr 12, 2016 4:09 PM in response to thatscguy

The Apple Keyboard driver will support both Wireless Keyboard 1 and full USB Keyboard. Magic Keyboard 2 requires an additional driver available in BC6 drivers package.

Use regedit and search for a key named FlipFlopWheel. Change the key value to 1 and reboot and test.
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thatscguy Apr 12, 2016 5:15 PM in response to Loner T
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Apr 12, 2016 5:15 PM in response to Loner T

Thanks but I could not find FlipFlopWheel anywhere using regedit. Is this to change the mouse scrolling or to enable the numberic keypad?
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by Loner T,Helpful

Loner T Apr 15, 2016 12:00 PM in response to thatscguy
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Apr 15, 2016 12:00 PM in response to thatscguy

The Numeric Keypad should work as expected. Please also see Use your Apple Keyboard in Windows with Boot Camp - Apple Support .

Do you have the Trackpad tab in the Bootcamp control panel? FlipFlopWheel is for the trackpad scrolling.
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by Loner T,

Loner T Apr 12, 2016 7:01 PM in response to thatscguy
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Apr 12, 2016 7:01 PM in response to thatscguy

For the Numeric Keyboard, did you try the following combination...

Number Lock: press fn + F6

Can you look at http://www.apple.com/shop/mac/mac-accessories/mice-keyboards and post a link for the Keyboard and Mouse you are using?

Magic Mouse 2 requires an additional driver found in the BC6 driver packages.
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by thatscguy,

thatscguy Apr 13, 2016 5:05 PM in response to Loner T
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Apr 13, 2016 5:05 PM in response to Loner T

FnF6 has no impact; the keys are simply not recognized. Here is the link: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MB110LL/B/apple-keyboard-with-numeric-keypad-e nglish-usa?fnode=56&fs=f%3Dkeyboard%26fh…

My mouse is the standard mouse that came with the iMac in 2014. The reverse scroll is an annoyance but the lack of being able to use the right side number keys is an issue as I do a lot of financials in Windows...worked fine under Windows 7 Home and boot-camp.
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by Loner T,

Loner T Apr 13, 2016 7:10 PM in response to thatscguy
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Apr 13, 2016 7:10 PM in response to thatscguy

1. In Ease of Access, turn on On Screen Keyboard. This is to show you what transpires next.
2. With On-Screen Keyboard on, like this...

3. Click on the Options in the bottom-right of our On-Screen Keyboard, which brings up...

4. ... and click on the Turn on numeric key pad check box and Click OK. You should now see the NumLock button at the bottom right corner.

5. Click on it to enable it. You should now be able to type numbers with the On-screen Keyboard and the Numeric Pad should work as expected.

6. If you do not want to use the On-screen keyboard, press the Clear key under F16, which toggles the NumLock without the On-Screen Keyboard. Please test and verify.
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by georgefromlongueville,Helpful

georgefromlongueville Apr 15, 2016 12:00 PM in response to thatscguy
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Apr 15, 2016 12:00 PM in response to thatscguy

The "clear" key on the Apple numeric keypad acts as a "Num Lock" key.

I just had to press it once and the keypad functions every time I enter the Windows partition
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thatscguy Apr 15, 2016 12:01 PM in response to georgefromlongueville
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Apr 15, 2016 12:01 PM in response to georgefromlongueville

Perfect; thanks. Is the documented anywhere?
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by Erik Rosenbluh,

Erik Rosenbluh Jun 7, 2016 9:15 AM in response to Loner T
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Jun 7, 2016 9:15 AM in response to Loner T

HOLY CRAP!!! I've been searching YEARS for this answer. It has never come up in my Google searches. It should be at the top of every "Apple Keyboard in Windows" search results.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
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Accepted Answer · Apr 12, 2016 6:32 PM

thatscguy

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Apr 12, 2016 6:32 PM in response to Loner T

I have the Apple USB connected keyboard (Magic Keyboard 2?) with the number keys on the right side of the keyboard with other functions much like a calculator. Under Windows 10 I am forced to use the numbers above the alphabetic keyboard and the right side keys have no recognition. I am also using the Magic Mouse and the scrolling I was referring to was the finger tabbing which scrolls the screen; no trackpad.