OS 10.5 - New Mac Keyboard - Can't Dual Boot

Fuzzy Z · Fuzzy Z #1 (**permalink**)

07-20-2009, 11:10 PM

Hi guys,

I bought a new slim metal Mac Keyboard with key pad today - not bluetooth but with a cord. I try to press the "option" button at startup and I can't get my computer now to dual boot. It just jumps into Mac O/S.

If I plug in my old keyboard and press "options" it goes right in to dual boot???

I have updated both Win XP & Mac O/S and made sure I have all the keyboard drivers installed - did they change the button on the new keyboard to something elses???? Ahhh... Please help...

The Fuz

Fuzzy Z · Fuzzy Z #2 (**permalink**)

07-21-2009, 01:55 PM

I just don't get it - I thought it was a hardware problem but I can use the Alt/Option key in applications so I know its working....

Anyone?

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #3 (**permalink**)

07-21-2009, 01:58 PM

What model Mac do you own? I know the Aluminum keyboard has issues with the option key on some Mac Mini's.

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Fuzzy Z #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 06, 2009 Posts: 19	07-20-2009, 11:10 PM Hi guys, I bought a new slim metal Mac Keyboard with key pad today - not bluetooth but with a cord. I try to press the "option" button at startup and I can't get my computer now to dual boot. It just jumps into Mac O/S. If I plug in my old keyboard and press "options" it goes right in to dual boot??? I have updated both Win XP & Mac O/S and made sure I have all the keyboard drivers installed - did they change the button on the new keyboard to something elses???? Ahhh... Please help... The Fuz
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Fuzzy Z #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 06, 2009 Posts: 19	07-21-2009, 01:55 PM I just don't get it - I thought it was a hardware problem but I can use the Alt/Option key in applications so I know its working.... Anyone?
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