Bootcamp

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  1. macwhack, Dec 8, 2007

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    I had a computer with Tiger and Windows XP installed on it. I upgraded my tiger to leopard. NO PROBLEMS so far.....
    Then I use the upgrade DVD to install the latest bootcamp drivers from the DVD and now I cannot increase or decrease the brightness, the volume. Everything else seems fine. Havent tried everything else though ....
    What is the problem ? My volume and brightness weren't a problem before.

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  2. Queso, Dec 8, 2007

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    My guess is that if you take a look in the Windows Device Manager you'll have a few yellow circles containing question marks, which denotes a misinstalled driver. If there are, remove them then search for new devices again. Providing the Boot Camp drivers loaded successfully, Windows should then pick them up.
     
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  3. macwhack, Dec 8, 2007

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    THanks but I already checked the device manager and there aren't any yellow things there...
    What else should i look for ....
     
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  4. r.j.s, Dec 8, 2007

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    Try reinstalling the drivers from the leopard dvd
     
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  5. Queso, Dec 8, 2007

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    How about the Boot Camp applet in Control Panel? Any clues in there (sorry, I'm in OSX at the moment and can't reboot to check mine)?
     
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  6. macwhack, Dec 8, 2007

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    I did reinstall the drivers.....
    In the bootcamp applet .. in the keyboard tab the " use F1-F12" is marked but the volume still cannot be adjusted...
     
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  7. Queso, Dec 8, 2007

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    Is is marked to use for software or hardware? I think it needs to be unselected to use it for hardware features.
     
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  8. macwhack, Dec 8, 2007

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    it is unmarked by default... i just checked it ........ still no success :(
     
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  9. macwhack, Dec 8, 2007

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    I have tried re-installing the bootcamp drivers but while installation there is a small popup in the tray saying that some driver could not be installed successfully.... but when i check the device manager... it is perfect.. and the volume and brightness are still not working :mad:
     
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  10. Willis, Dec 8, 2007

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    I just looked through the help section, and it states that the screen brightness controls is for a portable Mac... doesnt mention anything about desktops.

    Out of interest, are you using a wired apple keyboard?
     
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  11. Queso, Dec 9, 2007

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    The screen brightness control works on any Mac with an integrated display. It definitely works on my iMac for instance.

    If I were you macwhack, I would remove the Apple keyboard in Device Manager and allow the system to refind them. Make sure you leave the mouse though :)
     
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