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Windows 7 RC BootCamp/keyboard problem

Hey,

I've installed Windows 7 RC on my MacBook. I tried to install BootCamp form Leopard DVD, but the installer says, that it can be run on XP or Vista only (any clues?). I've installed all drivers provided on DVD normally, by running each installer separately, but the problem is that keyboard doesn't work properly - I can't use volume, brightness, keyboard light keys. It seems that Keyboard Manager is needed, but as you know, I can't install BootCamp on Windows..

HELP.

MacBook Pro, Other OS, Windows 7 RC

Posted on May 9, 2009 3:28 PM

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Aug 26, 2009 5:10 PM in response to JBluepoz

Hi guys. I've been having the same isues with my MBA, but after searching for the answers to my function key problems, I have solved the volume key and display brightness issues, but my backlit keyboard still remains an issue. I can adjust the brightness of the keyboard, but it always stays on, even if I hold down F5 until there's no more bars lit. Is there a way to fix this or is the keyboard always supposed to be lit?

Yoshi69

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Sep 15, 2009 1:48 PM in response to JBluepoz

Check out the solution as mentioned by Corky O ,this worked for me:

Search for Bluetooth devices
As soon as you can "see" your keyboard or mouse, right clik and choose Properties

A box wil be opened and you have to select the only option: Apple bluetooth keyboard, mouse ......(or something like that...)

I did this for both my wireless Mighty Mouse and Thin keyboard.

The only thing is that I rebooted Win 7.

(Win 7 on BootCamp 3.0, OS X Snow Leopard)

Sep 22, 2009 9:01 AM in response to JBluepoz

Run another Bootcamp installer (located in a deeper folder) as Administrator , check "Run in Vista compatibility mode" in program's properties. If some devices will not be installed, run the packages for exact device in Vista compatibility mode. that workeed for me on my iMac 2007 20''

Windows 7 RC BootCamp/keyboard problem