Windows 7 issues with Magic Mouse ++

[PaulKemp]

Hi, I just recently removed Windows 8 due to some bugs, so I'd rather install Widnows 7 for gaming. Windows 7 x64 bit.

I ran bootcamp assistant, and saved all the drivers down and installed windows 7. Im having some issues that renders the win 7 partition useless.

• Magic Mouse is not connecting, and its not found in the 'add device' wizard.
• The 'dimming keys' is not working, the Apple icon shows but the screen isnt really dimming.

I've tried uninstalling all drivers and installing again. I also ran Apple Software Update from within Windows. Im using Bootcamp assistant 4.0.1 on a 2011 iMac.

 

[PaulKemp]

Update, Magic Mouse working (- scrolling)

I had this same exact issue. Here's what I did to resolve it:

• 1. Remove the mouse from your list of Bluetooth devices if it was added
• 2. Choose to add a Bluetooth device
• 3. Right-Click on the Magic Mouse and choose Properties (or Settings)
• 4. Choose services, and put a checkmark in the empty box (It usually takes a few seconds to show up)
• 5. Close the properties window and let Windows install the drivers

I could personally never get Windows to connect to the device without following these steps. Hopefully it works for you!

Courtesy of rosshawkins.net

 

[jnl1211]

Odd. Mine worked right off. Scrolling and all

 

[PaulKemp]

What about your screen dimming? Does that work in Windows 7?

Scrolling came to life with a 3. party driver i had to install.

My screen is so bright I feel like crying!

 

[Grannyville7989]

The brightness controls on Windows are a bit hit and miss with the Boot Camp drivers. I always find the screen to bright, even at the lowest setting, but most of the time the control don't work at all.

Sometimes, doing a reboot fixes the problem for me. But now I'm running Windows 8 CP and they're completely broken, not surprising at it's not support yet