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    Bootcamp 1.3 windows Fn key

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by fxguy, Jun 8, 2007.

  1. fxguy

    fxguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a macbook pro with bootcamp 1.3 and windows vista ultimate. I can't get the Fn (function) key to work. I read this from Apple's site, but don't see where to adjust this, can anyone help?
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    If you disable the Apple Keyboard Support driver, Windows XP will not recognize the extended Function keys on Apple external keyboards, nor the (Fn) key on MacBooks and MacBook Pros.
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    Thank you!
     
    fxguy, Jun 8, 2007
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    fxguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can anyone help?
     
    fxguy, Jun 11, 2007
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    NiNjURAi Notebook Consultant

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    I had the same problem today when i was in the apple store messin around with the new MBP's. but I AM a windows guy so that isnt much help either haha
     
    NiNjURAi, Jun 11, 2007
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    M@lew Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you install the Keyboard tools (or whatever they're called?)
     
    M@lew, Jun 12, 2007
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    fxguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I installed everything on the disk the mac made of drivers. Is there a separate Keyboard tools, or where is it located?
    Thanks!
     
    fxguy, Jun 13, 2007
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    tpoynton Notebook Geek

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    tpoynton, Jun 13, 2007
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    easyeye Notebook Consultant

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    uhm i don't think that's what fxguy means, I have the same problem too for 1.3 while 1.2 is fine with Fn+f key functions. The file kbdmgr.exe doesn't launch in my xp for some reason.
     
    easyeye, Jun 20, 2007
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    vegeto626 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If all else fails google something along the lines of "macbook pro keyboard remapper"
     
    vegeto626, Jun 20, 2007
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