Keyboard not working the same after Win7 install

JohnJSal

JohnJSal

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I have the Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard, which has media buttons like Play/Pause, Stop, FF, and Rewind. Previously, on my Windows XP install, I could use these buttons to control iTunes no matter what program had focus.

But after installing Windows 7, I've noticed that the buttons only work when iTunes has the focus. I installed the software from MS's website and didn't see any additional software or drivers to try. Anyone know how this could be fixed? This was one of the features I loved about the keyboard!

Thanks!
 
Is it usb? If so, try unplugging it and pluggin it back into a DIFFERENT usb port. Some usb ports are picky. Then, restart the pc. See if this changed anything
 
Happened to my usb mouse also. And a serial keyboard. It was actually a hardware problem, changing both fixed the problem
 
louise071 said:
Happened to my usb mouse also. And a serial keyboard. It was actually a hardware problem, changing both fixed the problem
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What kind of hardware problem? It has always worked previously, which leads me to think it's something to do with Windows 7.
 
ailsa said:
1. The most common problem when faced with a non-working keyboard is an improper connection. Try reconnecting your keyboard, restart your computer and see if that fixes it.
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Thanks, but it isn't exactly a "non-working" keyboard. It works fine in all cases except that specific case of using the media keys *outside* of iTunes. They work in iTunes, but not when another program has the focus. I tried unplugging and switching USB ports but that didn't do anything.
 
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