Windows 7 RC BootCamp/keyboard problem

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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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Scults

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May 12, 2009 11:52 AM in response to JBluepoz

Have you [had a problem running programs previously loaded, i keep getting a box pop up saying i need to have admin rights even though im logged in under admin ?

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JBluepoz Author

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May 12, 2009 12:42 PM in response to Scults

Nope.

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May 13, 2009 4:04 AM in response to JBluepoz

I am having the same issue with my iMac 20". Everything except the keyboard seems to work under Windows 7 RC. I cant use either the volume keys or the eject key. Trying the bootcamp updated drivers for WinVista 32Bit displays an incompatibility screen and the boot camp installer just displays a screen stating that the installer found a problem and installation cannot continue.

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May 16, 2009 4:48 PM in response to JBluepoz

I'm in the same situation. I just cannot seem to get my bluetooth keyboard and mouse to pair within windows 7 rc.

I will welcome any support on this!

thanks
carl

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CorkyO

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May 16, 2009 5:48 PM in response to carldavies1983

carldavies1983,

You might try the following (assuming you have an alternative input device in W7RC):

1 - Load the 'Add a device' dialog for bluetooth

2 - Wait until your device is listed and just select it (highlight only)

3 - Right-click (or press 'Alt+Enter') the highlighted item and select 'Properties'

4 - Go to the 'Services' tab and wait until it lists a 'Drivers' check box

5 - Place a check mark in the box and click 'Apply'

6 - Click on the notification balloon that pops up on the right end of the taskbar to watch the progress of installation (it will probably say something like 'Windows Update..'

7 - When done, your device should disappear from the list and should now have functionality (although from my experience not exactly perfectly consistent pairing).

This worked on my Mac Pro (early 2008).

To the other posters who have been unsuccessful at installing Boot Camp:

Have you tried right-clicking (Alt+Enter) on the 'BootCamp.exe' file (found by opening the OS X installation disc to explore the BootCamp\Apple folder) - and then selecting 'Run as Administrator'? This will sometimes allow the installers to run even if they have some type of compatibility issue.

Good luck.

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May 17, 2009 8:35 AM in response to JBluepoz

I have the same issue... I can't get the keyboard working under Windows 7 RC. Really annoying

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May 17, 2009 10:50 AM in response to CorkyO

That does work partly, It shows it in the devices section of control panel for 1 to 2 minutes then it disappears. But at no point does the keyboard actually work.

Any ideas?

thanks

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JBluepoz Author

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May 17, 2009 1:11 PM in response to carldavies1983

I use my built-in keyboard, not wireless. I also use a Bluetooth mouse. I had a problem with pairing it with Windows 7, but now it works fine. I remember that I had to install it a few times.

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JBluepoz Author

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May 17, 2009 1:12 PM in response to CorkyO

Running setup.exe as an Administrator does nothing. Still the same thing.

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JBluepoz Author

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May 17, 2009 2:43 PM in response to JBluepoz

Ok, I think I've found the solution for all problems we talked about. It worked for me, maybe it'll work for you.

I tried to find a patch or update of BootCamp and I did: http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=6908029&postcount=216

All you have to do is:
1. Copy BootCamp drivers CD from Mac OS X DVD - go to 'Computer', right click the BootCamp DVD an choose 'Copy'. Paste it on your Desktop (name it i.e. 'Boot Camp').
2. Download 'Apple Boot_Camp_patchLIMO.zip' from http://www.speedyshare.com/404462147.html
3. Expand it and open newly created folder.
4. Copy 'BootCamp(.msi)' or 'BootCamp64(.msi)' from 'BootCamp 2.0' or 'BootCamp 2.1' (which one you like, I've chosen 2.0) folder to /Drivers/Apple in 'Boot Camp' folder on your Desktop. Yes, you have to overwrite it.
5. Run 'setup(.exe)' in Boot Camp folder and proceed with installer instructions.

Tell me if it worked for you. 🙂

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JBluepoz Author

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May 17, 2009 2:44 PM in response to JBluepoz

Solution that helped me is in my last post.

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wacbert

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May 18, 2009 11:49 AM in response to JBluepoz

I'm running bootcamp 2.1 and everything is working except brightness and now it seems the backlit keyboard.

Does anyone have a fix for these? I have googled for hours with no luck. I can't tell if the fix above is for the bluetooth or the brightness issue?

Should I give up and wait for next release? Apple?

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carpoto

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May 19, 2009 10:02 AM in response to JBluepoz

I installed Windows 7 RC 1 on my 2008 (April) iMac. I successfully got my bluetooth keyboard and mighty mouse setup using the drivers from my leopard install disk (not sure if they're boot camp 2.0 or 2.1).

Mouse: I did it by going to Add a device and by right clicking on my mighty mouse and selecting properties. Then I selected the checkbox (something about HID device) in the services tab. It then started working without me doing anything else.

Keyboard: I right clicked on the keyboard (in Add a device like above) and selected "Add device...". I tried this over and over, but finally it worked after trying about 10 times. Sometimes I got an unexpected error, sometimes it just went away, but finally it asked me what kind of passcode I wanted to use, and I asked for it to give me a passcode. I actually had to do the passcode part twice (no idea why), and it started working the second time even before I made it through the whole passcode. Anyway, just be persistent with the keyboard I guess.

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cdmcali

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Jul 29, 2009 3:23 PM in response to carpoto

This worked for me. Opened add bluetooth device and also opened bluetooth devices. In add device, right click the keyboard and select properties. Check the check box as mentioned in previous post and wait for it to install. Once it says installed it should appear in the bluetooth devices area. May have to do it a few times. Mine worked after the 3rd try.

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paul@de

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Aug 12, 2009 4:09 AM in response to cdmcali

My problem is even more complicated 🙂
I´m running Windows 7 RC in Bootcamp on my Unibody Macbook Pro. Since i´ve got a new 26" screen, i´m using the macbook on a stand and bought an additional keyboard (aluminium one without numpad) which is connected over usb.
Now here´s the strange thing: The built in keyboard just works fine, every mediakey is ok! Although it´s not running on Apple drivers (strange) but on Windows HID-drivers (ID 6.1.7100.0). BUT: The usb-keyboard is using the same drivers (windows just says they are the proper ones and not my apple drivers) but there the mediakeys do NOT work!
Any ideas?

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