Apple wireless keyboard problem

Hi i really need help! I have been trying for 2 days to make my apple wireless keyboard to work on my computer windows 7 but i cant figure it out what's wrong. 
I manage to pair it but after the keyboard is paired, there is no input from the keyboard most of the time and sometimes it works with no problem a short while maby 1 minute then it stops working and it gets no input.
I have been testing it on macbook pro retina and it works without problem, tried it on a pc with vista and windows 7 and worked without problem there too, so its not a problem with keyboard.
So if there is someone who knows what it could be i would really glad!
i have no idea what category to put this on!

They'll help you over here.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-hardware?sort=lastreplydate&dir=desc&tab=Threads&status=&mod=&modAge=&advFil=&postedAfter=&postedBefore=&threadType=All&tm=1428845801384
Regards, Dave Patrick ....
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Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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