Keyboard in Bootcamp?!

[gixxersean]

I just installed xp using bootcamp(had to have xp for a class) and I was trying to use the number pad on the right side of the keyboard and it doesn't work. How do you make it work!!!

 

[chscag]

Have you tried setting Numlock on? Also make sure the Windows keyboard driver is installed from your Leopard disk.

Regards.

 

[MattP.]

I am running XP via Bootcamp as well, and noticed the same thing last night: with my external Apple keyboard, the number pad doesn't work.

I tried looking for a num lock button but as far as i can tell, there is not one....

 

[gixxersean]

Yeah I don't know where the numlock button is! I did install the drivers from the leopard disk. I really need that number pad, because the only reason I use windows is for excel in one of my classes and if I don't have the number keypad I might as well just use my laptop

 

[KeithTeeple]

You might need Windows drivers that you don't have. If all else fails, you can buy a Windows compatible keyboard for $20.

 

[MattP.]

Kind of a related question:

I have a wireless Mighty Mouse, and have noticed it does not work in XP via Bootcamp. Is there something I am missing, or is that the way it must be?

 

[teaguecole]

if you have the new aluminum keyboard the clear button acts as the numlock, press the clear button and you will be able to use the number pad!

 

[teaguecole]

but that is for vista. im not sure about xp, sorry i was not paying attention.