Version 6 of Boot Camp Support Software isn't yet available on, and I ran out of patience with Boot Camp Assistant (many attempts at modifying /Applications/Utilities/Boot Camp Assistant.app/Contents/Info.plist). Here's what worked for me:. In OS X, use the Brigadier Python script ( ) to download Boot Camp Windows Support Software directly, bypassing Boot Camp Assistant. This was my terminal command “/Users/user/Downloads/brigadier-0.2.2/brigadier -m iMac15,1”. The result was a 1.63GB file “/Users/user/BootCamp-031-24514/WindowsSupport.dmg” containing Boot Camp 6 drivers.
Mount the dmg. In order to get the keyboard working I just needed AppleKeyboardInstaller64.exe and BootCamp.msi from BootCamp/Drivers/Apple. Unless you want to install a whole load of other drivers, copy just these two files to a folder on a drive that will be available in Windows. In Windows, create a restore point (optional). Run BootCamp.msi from an elevated command prompt (right-click and 'Run as administrator'). Reboot when the install finishes.
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— they work well, they look really nice, and they’re designed to work perfectly with your Mac. But every once in a while something goes wrong. Maybe you plug your keyboard in and nothing happens. Maybe your computer isn’t picking up the Bluetooth signal from the board. Maybe your keys aren’t doing anything. Here’s how to fix it.
For Wireless Apple Keyboards We’ll start with wireless, as there are a few more things that can go wrong compared to wired counterparts. No matter what’s happening with your keyboard, try these steps first: 1. Make sure Bluetooth is on and working I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wondered what’s going on with my accessories before figuring out that my laptop’s Bluetooth is the forgotten star on the device specifications sheet. To make sure it’s on, go to System Preferences Bluetooth and enable it. The System Preferences panel will tell you if devices are connected, if they’re low on battery, or if there are any other errors. If the preferences panel or your menubar show a Bluetooth icon with a jagged line through it (see the image below), that means your Bluetooth is offline.
Restart your Mac and see if that helps. If not, unplug all USB devices and restart again.
Make sure your keyboard is on It isn’t always easy to tell if an Apple Bluetooth keyboard is powered on. Press the power button (pictured below) and watch the indicator light. If it stays on for several seconds and turns off, your keyboard has been connected. If it blinks repeatedly, it’s in discovery mode and looking for your computer. If the light doesn’t do anything at all, check the batteries in your device. After your device is on, go back to the Bluetooth preferences panel and see if it’s connected.
If your keyboard is searching for your computer but not connecting, right-click on your keyboard in the list of devices and select Connect (if your device isn’t listed, skip ahead to “Re-pair your keyboard with your computer”). Check the battery level of your keyboard If the batteries on your keyboard are getting low, you may have some performance problems.
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Go to System Preferences Keyboard and go to the Keyboard tab. The battery level of your keyboard will be shown in the bottom-left corner. Turn off your keyboard, and turn it back on. The indicator light should start blinking.
Open the Keyboard options in System Preferences and click on Set up Bluetooth keyboard. Follow the instructions to pair your keyboard. For Wired USB Apple Keyboards If you have a wired Apple keyboard that’s not working, take the following steps to diagnose and solve the problem.
Try a different USB port Unplug your keyboard from the current USB port and try another one. If it works, you can try it in the original port again. If it only works in one USB port, you may have a Sometimes devices connected to a USB port don't work.
Here's how to diagnose and fix a suspect USB port on a Windows computer. On your computer (try Having trouble with your Mac? Here's how to reset the SMC and PRAM or NVRAM to get it working properly again.). Check the System Report From the Apple Menu (top left of the screen), click About This Mac. Then click the System Report button.
Once the system report window has opened, click on USB in the Hardware section of the left sidebar. From here, you can see what your computer is reading from your USB ports. If your computer has detected the keyboard, you’ll see “Apple Keyboard” listed under one of the USB ports. If it’s not listed, try restarting your computer and Having trouble with your Mac? Here's how to reset the SMC and PRAM or NVRAM to get it working properly again. Turn Bluetooth off Go to System Preferences Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is off.
If this solves the problem, it’s possible that your computer is recognizing a Bluetooth keyboard and prioritizing it over your USB keyboard. If you need to keep Bluetooth on, you can remove the keyboard from the list by clicking on the “X” on the right side of the entry in your System Preferences Bluetooth device list to remove it. Make sure mouse keys and slow keys are turned off Go to System Preferences Accessibility and select “Mouse & Trackpad” from the menu on the left. Make sure that “Enable Mouse Keys” is unchecked. Click on “Keyboard” in the left sidebar and make sure that Enable Slow Keys in unchecked. Connect your keyboard through an extension cord or USB hub Apple’s USB keyboards come with a USB extension cord that increases the reach of the included USB cord.
Try plugging your keyboard into one end of this cord and the other into your computer. If you don’t have a USB extension cord, you can also use a USB hub. No one seems to know why this is so effective, but it often works! Know When to Admit Defeat As with any troubleshooting attempt, it’s good to know when to admit defeat. If you try the solutions above and none of them work, it might be time to consult staff at your local Apple store (particularly if the device is under warranty). You can also try searching for your specific problem online and finding others who have solved that issue. If your keys are jammed, refer to our Macbook keyboard not working?
Here's how to remove dust from your keyboard and other settings to check that can fix your issue. If you’re having other problems with your Mac, try our guide to Apple is known for having great customer service and repair technicians, but if you're no longer under warranty that expertise doesn't come cheap.
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