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    Apple Bluetooth Keyboard in Boot Camp

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Syrc, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. Syrc

    Syrc Notebook Consultant

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    So I followed the instructions outlined here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304109

    When I get to step 11 the directory c:/Program Files/Macintosh Drivers for Win XP/BthKicker/ that the drivers apparently should be in does not seem to be there. Although I haven't updated Boot Camp in a while I'm positive I have at least 1.0.2.

    The only thing I can think of is to run a Boot Camp update. I don't, however, have my Leopard CD as I bought it during the holidays and left it back home (I rarely use Windows on this computer). Is there any downloadable work around or am I SOL until I can pick up the CD?

    Also what programs do you all use to monitor temps in Windows? I'm curious to see how hot things get while I'm gaming.
     
    Syrc, Feb 25, 2008
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  2. WilliamG

    WilliamG Notebook Deity

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    The BT keyboard is a pain in the butt to get working in Windows. I had to remove it from device manager and re-install it over and over to make it work. Same issue on my friend's new iMac. ALSO, when you do get it working, don't bother trying to use the caps lock button, since it locks up the keyboard! It literally is a caps LOCK! No keys work when you turn caps on, and the only way I found to make the keyboard start working is to turn the keyboard off and on, or wait several minutes for the keyboard to magically start working on its own.
     
    WilliamG, Feb 25, 2008
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  3. Syrc

    Syrc Notebook Consultant

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    Limited functionality is fine for me, at least in Windows. I use a stand for my MBP (especially when I play games) and since I use Windows pretty much only for games I really would like this keyboard to work.

    Is there a driver pack that I can download separately? Or can someone send me the bthkicker? Anyone else have this problem and found a work around?
     
    Syrc, Feb 26, 2008
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    I use Speedfan to monitor my temps on my Windows machine. Good program.
     
    Stunner, Feb 26, 2008
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