Microsoft Wireless Comfort Keyboard

I just installed my new iMac core duo. I am trying to configure my Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop and the software will not work. It worked fine on my Mac Mini running 10.4.4. It seems to install fine, but under system preferences when I click on the Microsoft Keyboard option, it says you cannot open microsoft keyboard preferences on this computer. Anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Ken

Preference panes will not work unless they are written for Intel Macs Your only option right now is to wait for Microsfot to write new drivers.

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