Boot Camp Eject and Screen Brightness

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Boot Camp Eject and Screen Brightness

I installed the Boot Camp drivers. The eject key and screen brightness up and down keys do not work with the ctrl key combo. Is there another key combination that is working? Here's the corresponding FAQ entries -

Why don't CDs and DVDs eject using the Eject key on my Apple keyboard when running Windows XP?

The Apple Keyboard Eject Key software may not be installed. Make sure you have installed the Macintosh Drivers CD as described above and in the "Boot Camp Beta Installation & Setup Guide" PDF document.

In Windows XP, the Brightness keys on my keyboard stopped working after I changed keyboards.

Brightness keys may stop working if you disconnect your keyboard and attach a different one. If this happens, reinstall the Macintosh drivers from the Macintosh Drivers CD to resolve the issue.

Macbook Pro 2.0Ghz (Wk 8609), Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Posted on Apr 7, 2006 10:05 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 7, 2006 10:07 AM in response to Macbook Semi-Pro

Here's the list of drivers that get installed...

The Macintosh Drivers CD includes drivers to support these within Windows XP:

* Intel Chip Set Software (6.2.1)
* ATI Graphics (8.24.0.0)
* Intel Integrated Graphics (6.14.10.4512)
* Marvel Yukon Ethernet (8.49.2.3)
* SigmaTel Audio (1.0.4889.0 nd375 cp1)
* SigmaTel Audio proto_A2 (1.0.4889.0 nd375 cp1)
* Atheros 802.11 wireless (AirPort) (4.2.2.4)
* Broadcom Wireless (4.10.40.0)
* Apple Bluetooth module (1.0.0.1)
* Apple Keyboard Eject Key (1.0.0.1)
* Apple Keyboard Brightness (for computers with built-in displays) (1.0.0.1)
* Startup Disk Control Panel for Windows XP (1.0.0.1)

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Answer 2

jacse

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5 points

Apr 7, 2006 10:59 AM in response to Macbook Semi-Pro

uh from my understanding apple doesnt have a driver for the eject button

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Answer 3

Resno

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63 points

Apr 7, 2006 11:54 AM in response to jacse

it should work. that's what the guide (installation guide for Boot Camp) says. and it does work with me.. maybe re-install the driver(s)?

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Answer 4

Apr 7, 2006 12:16 PM in response to Macbook Semi-Pro

The eject key should work just fine. I would re-install the drivers.

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Answer 5

jliborio

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Apr 7, 2006 12:18 PM in response to Macbook Semi-Pro

I haven't had any issues with the eject button. I guess as long as you follow the instructions you should be good.

🙂

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Answer 6

Apr 7, 2006 12:59 PM in response to jliborio

Thanks for the replies. It turned out that I had the driver for the eject installed correctly, but it does not work with my Logitech external keyboard installed. What is the deal with this other driver " Apple Keyboard Brightness (for computers with built-in displays) (1.0.0.1)". What does it do and how do you control it? I see the brightness slider in the XP taskbar..is that it?

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Answer 7

Phlac

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Apr 13, 2006 11:49 PM in response to Macbook Semi-Pro

I also have the same issue with the eject key and the brightness (are the volume keys supposed to work?).

I can adjust the brightness via the icon tray, should the keyboard keys work also?

My eject button doesn't work, but I see that AppleCDEject.exe is running.

I have the wireless keyboard and mouse, has anybody got these things to work with the wireless?

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Answer 8

Phlac

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83 points

Apr 13, 2006 11:50 PM in response to Phlac

crap, wrong forum, sorry...

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Answer 9

Jens H

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Apr 14, 2006 4:50 AM in response to Macbook Semi-Pro

There should be an icon next to the clock in the lower right corner on your desktop that looks like the "Displays"-Entry in the system preferences in OS X (I'm not sure about the exact name, because I have a non-englisch OS X). When you click on it, there will be a slider. You can use that to adjust screen brightness. AFAIK the sensors and automatical adjustment is not supported under XP.

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Answer 10

Jun 1, 2006 5:05 PM in response to Phlac

I did have the same problem...

After entering the task manager, ending the task named AppleCDEject.exe, and restarting it, the eject key now works on my MacBook Pro after subsequent restarts.

Odd how it worked for me the first time I booted windows, didnt work multiple times afterwards, and is now fully fucntional.

MacBook Pro Windows XP 2.0 GHz 1 Gb ram 100 Gb hd 256mb X1600

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