Q: apple wireless keyboard is not working

Thanks for all the advice. It turned out that my keyboard was still paired with my newest Mac. Once I removed the wireless keyboard from its list the problem was resolved.

I am having a problem but it is not with pairing. Some of my keys seem to make other keys type without hitting them. My 7, u, j, and m keys all generate other letters and numbers as well. So its looks like 79, uo, jl, and m., when I type. It is also the same in reverse. If I hit a 9, 79 pops up and same goes for the o,  and period. Does anyone have any idea what I can do to fix this?

My fix was easier.  Go to Universal Access Preferences.  Click on Mouse then Mouse Keys.  Then click on 'Off''   Problem solved!

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This worked! Yes, it was my Apple TV! I think it updated while my computer was turned off, and found my computer's keyboard without telling me. I don't use Apple TV much, so I didn't notice it.

Hi guys.   I am having the same problem.  It is definitely not paired with any other devices, when I restart the mac, i get the login prompt but cannot type anything. I would expect the computer to be looking for a keyboard, but it is not telling me it can't find the keyboard.  TIA>

WELL IT IS NOW AUG 2015 AND APPLE CAN MAKE MONEY, BUT CAN NOT MAKE A WORKING KEYBOARD.  GO FIGURE.  WHAT A ****** UP COMPANY

With Apple...its all about the money.  **** you customers...once we sell you a computer **** off.

Thanks a lot You made my day.,

Thanks a lot !! you made me and you made my problem solved

Sometimes it is so easy.  Thanks for the help!  My keyboard somehow was connected to my iPad....I'm glad I did not throw all the batteries away!

Wow! Thank you so much. I have been spending over an hour teying to get my keyboard to work. I am so happy I found your post as it worked instantly. Lke you, I have no idea how mouse keys got turned on but it sure tured me off, lol. Thanks

The instructions on this link worked for me. Wireless keyboard won't connect