Apple Keyboard on Windows - Driver issue?

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  1. Posts : 107
    Micro$oft Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Apple Keyboard on Windows - Driver issue?


    Hey..

    As title says, Keyboard driver doesn't function at all, and was thinking that here would be the place to ask about it.

    I have tried downloading a few sets of drivers, but couldnt find any that would treat the apple keyboard like mac os x does.... any ideas or pointers?


    thanks in advance,

    The Doctor
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  2. Posts : 3,427
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Hi DrToxic, welcome to SevenForums

    Is it a bog standard keyboard? I mean other than the fact it's apple, is it just a normal keyboard with standard keys?

    If not, please supply exact model of keyboard, hopefully we'll be able to find you the right driver.
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  3. Posts : 107
    Micro$oft Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    It is a bog-standard Apple Aluminium keyboard. the button config (A-Z, 1-0 etc...) are all correct, but where Apple has custom layout/multi-finger gestures for special charicters such as ", @, ', #, ~, \ etc..... I find it harder to navigate. (it once took me an hour to work out where the # symbol is on mac os x). If I could get it to work uniform with Windows 7 and mac os X (all installed on the same PC), it would make it easier and simpler to use.
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  4. Posts : 107
    Micro$oft Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    It is a bog-standard Apple Aluminium keyboard. the button config (A-Z, 1-0 etc...) are all correct, but where Apple has custom layout/multi-finger gestures for special charicters such as ", @, ', #, ~, \ etc..... I find it harder to navigate. (it once took me an hour to work out where the # symbol is on mac os x). If I could get it to work uniform with Windows 7 and mac os X (all installed on the same PC), it would make it easier and simpler to use.
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  5. Posts : 107
    Micro$oft Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Oops.. didn't realise I double-posted. All apologies given.
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  6. Posts : 3,427
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Unless I'm reading your post wrong, the problem isn't so much drivers (as the keyboard works) as it is the keyboard layout.

    The only software I can find that allows you to map a custom keyboard layout is this:Download details: Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator 1.4

    Officially it only supports up to Vista, but it will probably work on 7 too
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  7. Posts : 107
    Micro$oft Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Thank you. I will look for the apple keyboard layout online (custom layout file?).
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  8. Posts : 107
    Micro$oft Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    I have had a play with the program mentioned two posts above, and it works really well. I can now type properly. (sounds silly, but special character layout is the difference between KeyStroke and CharMap.exe!)

    now.. just trying to find where to change the Keyboard Language. One would assume its under "Control Panel/Keyboard". (don't worry.. found it).

    Now for the task of installing the new keyboard layout somehow. (done!)
    Oh, That's MUCH better for typing on. My (main) keys are correct at last.

    also, a "hack" for the Function keys (Brightness (may not be possible on a desktop?) Volume, Play_pause/prev/next/mute/eject)
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  9. Posts : 3,427
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Glad to hear you've got it sorted :) I have no idea whether the function keys can be mapped as well, but it's certainly worth a go.
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  10. Posts : 107
    Micro$oft Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    severedsolo said:
    Glad to hear you've got it sorted :) I have no idea whether the function keys can be mapped as well, but it's certainly worth a go.
    I am just researching now, I don't think I will be able to map them as they are on mac os, but I will give it a try. It is wort doing for all the other people with an aluminium keyboard on windows. It's a shame the apple official software for windows doesn't work. (I ripped a copy of mac os x just for the keyboard 'driver').
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