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Al Loper Author

Level 1

64 points

Magic Mouse Guide for Windows 7 and Vista,,,

Hello All,

I recieved my Magic Mouse and it works great under OSX but I couldn't get it working under Windows at all. Searching here and around the web, I've compiled a guide on how I got it working. Hopefully, Apple will release proper drivers in the future but for now, here is what I did:

Turn mouse off...if you have already tried installing, remove the device and then turn the mouse off. To remove it, open Start, type "Devices" and press enter. Select "remove device"...Now let's get started:

1) Update the Bluetooth Driver.
Open Device Manager.
Start > (Right Click Computer) > Properties. Click Device Manager in upper left of this window. Double click (Bluetooth Radios), Right click on "Generic Bluetooth" and select "Properties". Open the Driver tab and then select "Update Driver". Click "Browse my computer for driver software". On the next screen, towards the bottom, click on "Let me pick from a list of device drivers...". Uncheck "Show compatible hardware". Select "Apple" and then "Apple built in bluetooth". Done

2)In the notification area of the task bar, right click on Bluetooth icon and select "Add a device". Turn on your mouse. It will show up on screen. Right click on the mouse icon. Select Properties. Select the "Services" tab and check the "Drivers for keyboard, mice, etc". The mouse may disappear from the screen since it's been added. Windows is still looking for other devices so click "Cancel".

3) Disable power management for Bluetooth Radio. Open device manager, open Bluetooth Radios and right click on "Apple Bluetooth". Select the "Power Management". Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".

4) Reboot computer. Mouse should be working in Windows 7/Vista now.

* If you reboot and your mouse is still not working, click on the mouse two or three times. On my system, the mouse will not begin working until I do this, every time I boot my system. *

Hope this helps,

Al

Macbook Pro 13", Mac OS X (10.6.1)

Posted on Nov 3, 2009 4:13 PM

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Sascha H-K

Level 2

330 points

Posted on Nov 5, 2009 1:42 AM

i have connected magic mouse on the first attempt to my mbp with win7 32bit bc.

left/right click ok, but no scrolling ..

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Nov 17, 2009 12:03 PM in response to Dhushy

It works for me too
Thank you

Nov 18, 2009 11:30 AM in response to reserves

Excelent post, my Magic mouse in Lenovo T61 works very well, also the scrolling. Thank you.

http://blog.wedigital.com/post/How-to-get-Apple-Magic-Mouse-Scrolling-working-in -Bootcamp.aspx

Nov 28, 2009 3:03 PM in response to Al Loper

Who figures these arcane methods out???

Whatever, it worked for me and I'm now a happy camper being able to use the Magic Mouse in both OS X and Win 7!

Great job!

Dec 6, 2009 6:06 AM in response to Al Loper

Unfortunately, this did not work for me as it did for everyone else on my bootcamp of Windows 7 32 bit and my i5 iMac. First off, I did notice that "Apple Built In Bluetooth" was already installed under Bluetooth in Device manager, as was the mouse itself under Printers and Devices. So I turned off the mouse and deleted it from devices. I also uninstalled "Apple Built In Bluetooth" and re-installed, using your method of installation in step 1. I should note here that I did not have "Generic Bluetooth" as you describe under Device Manager, as "Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator" was already installed under "Bluetooth" in Device Manager. Regardless, I went ahead and added "Apple Built In Bluetooth" and its driver from Apple.

In step 2, I was able to see the mouse when I turned it back on and was able check "Drivers for Keyboard, Mice, etc.", and in step three I was able to open Apple Bluetooth and select "Power Management" and uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power". I reboot and still have a totally dead Magic Mouse no matter how many time I click it to bring it to life.

I even tried un-installing the mouse in devices, un-installing both "Apple Built In Bluetooth" AND "Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator" and then re-installing "Apple Built In Bluetooth" and following the rest of the procedure. Upon reboot, Windows 7 automatically re-installs "Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator", and still a dead mouse. I mention this because no matter what I do, when I check the properties of the mouse, it appears that its location is under the Microsoft Enumerator, and I also notice that it has no IP address.

Message was edited by: Fred Flinstone

Dec 6, 2009 6:30 AM in response to Fred Flinstone

Ok, forget everything in my above post. I had shut off both bluetooth and the Magic Mouse on the Mac side since it wasn't previously working when I first installed Windows 7 (no point in switching between mice I thought). So I re-enabled the Magic Mouse on the Mac side, then rebooted into Windows 7 and everything started working perfecly. Appearently the mouse needs to be paired withthe hardware first on the Mac side. BTW I also downloaded the drivers found elseware in this thread and scrolling works fine too.

Message was edited by: Fred Flinstone

Dec 10, 2009 9:43 AM in response to lgomez90745

Hi I have windows 7 on a thinkpad and am using a magic mouse, can you tell me how you were able to install the provided driver and make scrolling work? I don't have bootcamp so I can't actually install the magic mouse driver provided in that bluetooth update. I'm hoping you can help. Thanks!i

Dec 10, 2009 12:51 PM in response to wleingang

wleingang,

It sounds like you have just a Windows 7 setup and want to use the Magic Mouse in just a windows environment. If you still go to the following link:

http://blog.wedigital.com/post/How-to-get-Apple-Magic-Mouse-Scrolling-working-in -Bootcamp.aspx

You should be able to download either the 32 bit or 64 bit drivers. These were extracted from bootcamp, but the links themselves are just the Windows 7 drivers. Good luck.

Dec 14, 2009 10:58 AM in response to jaiminmodi

I have a dell 620 too, but unable to pair my magic mouse. Which version of the driver do you have? What are steps to install the magic mouse? Thanks in advance

Fordi

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Dec 14, 2009 8:55 PM in response to reserves

Above fix works for generic PC with bluetooth hardware, with bidirectional scrolling.

No middle click, though. Frustrating, since I'm kinda used to having it.

Fordi

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Dec 14, 2009 8:57 PM in response to Dingolphe

If you're on a 64 bit OS (Win Vista maybe, Win7 def), use the ...64 version. Else, use the normal.

Make sure you've a working bluetooth stack before attempting to pair.

Jan 20, 2010 4:58 AM in response to Al Loper

Thank you very much. Your advice solved my issue. 🙂

Jan 27, 2010 2:00 PM in response to Carolus730

Is anyone else asked for a bluetooth security code? It wants the mouses bluetooth security code. Where do I find that? I am trying to install the mouse on my wife's new Dell running Windows 7.

mishima

Level 1

10 points

Jan 28, 2010 4:46 AM in response to Al Loper

AL ! Your solution works like a charm! =)
Many thanks for the crystal clear method.

hailtiki

Level 1

4 points

Feb 5, 2010 5:38 AM in response to SFApple75

In response to SFApple75, I believe the code is: 0000

Disclaimer: I don't actually own this mouse but was thinking of buying it for use in Windows 7. I was doing some research when I stumbled upon this page and I thought I might be able to help =)

twpayne

Level 1

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Feb 12, 2010 8:14 AM in response to Al Loper

Great help with getting Magic Mouse to work with Windows 7 on Bootcamp system.

Thanks a million.

Magic Mouse Guide for Windows 7 and Vista,,,