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Old March 4th, 2007, 05:29 PM
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BootCamp Doesn't Work...

Hello,
I went through BootCamp, but when I get to rebooting and it goes through all the bullcrap, then asks me do you want to install (enter), repair (R), or exit (F3)? But the keyboard doesn't work at all. I hit every key, nothing does anything at all.

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Old March 4th, 2007, 07:02 PM
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This can happen when the wrong keyboard is used.
Make sure you are using a wired USB keyboard for this (not a wireless keyboard), the Windows installer does not recognize wireless keyboards.
I have heard that some Windows standard keyboards will not allow the installer to work, either.
If you have an Apple Mighty Mouse, make sure to plug that in to the keyboard, and not directly into the computer.
Make sure you are using a Windows XP install with service pack 2 on the same disk.
You may want to review the hints and troubleshooting in the Boot Camp beta Installation & Setup guide, included with the Boot Camp software.
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Old March 4th, 2007, 07:16 PM
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It is a USB wired keyboard that came with my Mac...

My mouse WAS plugged into the computer though and not the keyboard...why do I need to have it in the keyboard? The cord gets in my way

I'll give it a shot with the mouse in the keyboard

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Old March 4th, 2007, 07:20 PM
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Move it back to the connection you prefer once the install is completed.
It's just one of the limitations on the install that Microsoft provides....
There's other helpful hints in the manual, you know!
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