MS Wired Keyboard 600 and iMac

On an iMac 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo 4GB RAM, I'm using the MicroSoft Wired Keyboard 600. Often on booting/rebooting--or even sometimes after waking from sleep--keyboard won't work. Unplugging USB connector doesn't always work, so I have to shut down and start all over. Not using Intellitype. Suggestions? Thank you.

You downloaded what Microsoft's menu based webpage suggests should be the right drivers. Does it add a system preference to control your keyboard in Apple menu -> System Preferences? Does it add an application or a utility in your Applications folder? If neither, post here to find out if it is compatible with your version of 10.6:
http://www.officeformac.com/ProductForums/MacOtherProducts/

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Reset the SMC and PRAM 2-3 times back to back using the following instructions:
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I have the exact same problem. My old keyboard unfortunately died after spilling fluid onto it.
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Welcome to Apple discussions.
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I'm so sorry. I know this a bummer. But better to take it back. When you take it in, if they boot it and get it to work, make sure and shut down the iMac, wait about ten seconds and press the power button. Make sure it boots to the Desktop and that your keyboard functions as it should. Just make absolutely sure it works before you bring it back home. In fact, since you could not get through the registration process, perhaps they will go through that with you since had problems with it. Something isn't communicating between the iMac and the keyboard. Could be the USB ports, software/hardware ... hopefully they'll repair it to your satisfaction or replace it.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TA20396
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