My keyboard doesn't work for my Windows 7 desktop but it does work for my friend's Macbook Pro. Can anyone help me?
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Hello MG! I saw your question come up earlier, but I could not reply to it until now, so I'm sorry for the late response. If you have not already solved the issue yourself, I have a couple ideas that may help diagnose a problem. Since the keyboard is working on your friend's Macbook Pro, you're already in the process of troubleshooting the source of the problem. My first guess is that something has happened to the particular USB port that you are plugging the keyboard into. While I have not seen this happen myself, there have been times that I have read that a USB port can malfunction, so that could simply be the solution. Maybe plug something else into the USB port and see if that device works. Otherwise, see if the device is recognized by the computer looking at the device manager window. Maybe it's disabled and can be re-enabled. You can also try to see about using the keyboard with another windows 7 computer. Perhaps there is something about it that is causing it not be recognized by a PC? I hope that these suggestions have helped you. Best of luck to you and hope you find a solution.
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I sent the keyboard back. Some of the keys didn't work on it right. Sorry...
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Alberto, the keyboard is Mac compatible. I'm using it to type this answer!! FYI I have an iMac from mid 2008 running OSX Mavericks.
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@ should work fine on a Mac. Might be a faulty unit. Windows key corresponds to the Cmd key on Mac keyboards.
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We had the same issue. We purchsed the adapter. We never were able to get the keyboard to work. I thought that the keyboard was faulty, so I purchased another. Same problem.
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I would be surprised if it did not work with a Mac. I don't have a mac, and the keyboard does not use any hardware specific drivers, Windows reads it as a standard keyboard.
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It says for Mac under system requirements, so I would figure it doesn't. If you go to Macally's website, you can see other keyboards they have and call tech support to make sure it would work with your pc. I would say this model doesn't to the best of my knowledge.
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I honestly have no clue.. I bought the keyboard for a friend... Tho he ended up just getting a new laptop.. Not sure why.. Apologies I can't help more..
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I think that depends on where your Macbook malfunctions. If the input system and USB ports function well then this keyboard will work. If the input part is down, then it wont work.I suggest you borrow your friend's USB keyboard and try it on your mac, and then decide whether buy this item or not. Hope it helps.
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Ya. I just bought the newer version of the apple wireless keyboard today and I'm typing this with the keyboard. And yes, I have Windows 7 installed on my PC laptop. Everything works really well and the setup was easy. Make sure your computer is searching for a bluetooth device and turn on the keyboard. Windows will then search and install drivers for it. Once it's connected, it will even show that you're using an Apple keyboard. My only gripes are the Return (Enter) key is not wide/big enough for my liking and I have no idea how to use the FN keys because those do not work. Good luck
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On your Mac first turn on Bluetooth. I. The drop down menu you will see keyboard. Click on turn on. It will workIf that doesn't do it to system utilities and check keyboard. It will see it and work fine.
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I'm sorry i had the same problem and the keyboard i never got to work.. i really liked the product but not able to use it correctly.
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Hi John, I have no idea. I have windows windows xp. The keyboard looks and works great, very hppy with it, Tom
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I am running windows 7 on my desktop and have had problems with it pairing. It finds the keyboard but won't give me a pairing key to enter. It works about half of the time.
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I have Windows 8.1 and the mouse works but not the keyboard. I found a few other people with the same problem. I am not sure if i should refund or replace because its broke for me errr....
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I'm typing this from the Microsoft Natural Elite plugged into a regular Macbook. It also works fine on other Macs I've used. The 'Windows' key becomes the Command (Apple) key.
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Most of the keys will work, but the Mac specific keys will be confusing in a Windows environment. Probably not the best choice.