New Mouse Keyboard Assistant Problem

I bought a Steelseries Ikari mouse. It is mac compatible, and works on my macbook. When I plugged it into my iMac the keyboard assistant came up (it recognized the mouse as a keyboard). On my macbook I just clicked the red cross and carried on using it. On the iMac I absentmindedly clicked "continue" and now the mouse doesn't do anything at all. I followed some other instructions and deleted the com.apple.keyboardtype.plist in /library/preferences but the mouse still does precisely nothing. What do I need to do to get it back working again? It still works fine on my macbook, my other imac 24" aluminium in the office (same as my home computer) and my linux and windows systems. Just not on this imac running 10.5.whatever.
Thanks.

Yeah I did that. Waiting for a response.
I have some updates. The mouse is still dead when connected to the iMac. It powers up and its lights come on, and system profiler recognizes it and correctly describes it. I zapped PRAM and trashed the keyboard preferences and changed user but it still refuses to move the cursor. The Macbook is on 10.5.8 - same as this imac and it has no problems whatsoever.
I am wondering if there is another plist somewhere that tracks USB devices or keyboard settings? I'd love some advice, I hate twiddling my thumbs waiting when I'm sure there's a fix to be found somewhere...

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18/06/14 16:27:54,000
kernel[0]
Sandbox: ntpd(375) deny file-read-data /private/var/run/resolv.conf
18/06/14 16:27:54,000
kernel[0]
Sandbox: ntpd(375) deny file-read-data /private/var/run/resolv.conf
18/06/14 16:33:05,371
WindowServer[103]
Warning: Program "Live" posted a mouse-down, blocking hardware events, but did no further mouse activity
18/06/14 16:35:17,000
kernel[0]
[AppleMultitouchDevice::willTerminate] entered
18/06/14 16:35:17,000
kernel[0]
[AppleMultitouchDevice::stop] entered
18/06/14 16:35:17,000
kernel[0]
[0xffffff8018afd600][free]()
18/06/14 16:35:17,804
loginwindow[68]
Preferred Localizations total: 1 contents ( English )
18/06/14 16:35:24,412
WindowServer[103]
Warning: Program "Live" posted a mouse-down, blocking hardware events, but did no further mouse activity
18/06/14 16:35:24,428
WindowServer[103]
Warning: Program "Live" posted a mouse-down, blocking hardware events, but did no further mouse activity
18/06/14 16:35:59,916
digest-service[514]
label: default
18/06/14 16:35:59,916
digest-service[514]
dbname: od:/Local/Default
18/06/14 16:35:59,916
digest-service[514]
mkey_file: /var/db/krb5kdc/m-key
18/06/14 16:35:59,916
digest-service[514]
acl_file: /var/db/krb5kdc/kadmind.acl
18/06/14 16:35:59,917
digest-service[514]
digest-request: uid=0
18/06/14 16:35:59,918
digest-service[514]
digest-request: netr probe 0
18/06/14 16:35:59,919
digest-service[514]
digest-request: init request
18/06/14 16:35:59,922
digest-service[514]
digest-request: init return domain: DUNES-MAC-MINI server: DUNES-MAC-MINI indomain was: <NULL>
18/06/14 16:36:00,010
digest-service[514]
digest-request: uid=0
18/06/14 16:36:00,010
digest-service[514]
digest-request: init request
18/06/14 16:36:00,013
digest-service[514]
digest-request: init return domain: DUNES-MAC-MINI server: DUNES-MAC-MINI indomain was: <NULL>
18/06/14 16:36:00,175
digest-service[514]
digest-request: uid=0
18/06/14 16:36:00,175
digest-service[514]
digest-request: init request
18/06/14 16:36:00,178
digest-service[514]
digest-request: init return domain: DUNES-MAC-MINI server: DUNES-MAC-MINI indomain was: <NULL>
18/06/14 16:36:00,204
digest-service[514]
digest-request: uid=0
18/06/14 16:36:00,204
digest-service[514]
digest-request: init request
18/06/14 16:36:00,207
digest-service[514]
digest-request: init return domain: DUNES-MAC-MINI server: DUNES-MAC-MINI indomain was: <NULL>
18/06/14 16:36:00,210
digest-service[514]
digest-request: uid=0
18/06/14 16:36:00,212
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digest-request: od failed with 2 proto=ntlmv2
18/06/14 16:36:00,212
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18/06/14 16:36:00,215
digest-service[514]
digest-request: kdc failed with -1765328234 proto=unknown
18/06/14 16:36:00,215
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digest-request guest: ok user=DUNES-MAC-MINI\GUEST proto=ntlmv2 flags: NEG_KEYEX, ENC_128, NEG_VERSION, NEG_TARGET_INFO, NEG_NTLM2, NEG_NTLM, NEG_TARGET, NEG_UNICODE
18/06/14 16:36:01,567
kdc[72]
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18/06/14 16:36:01,570
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18/06/14 16:36:01,698
kdc[72]
AS-REQ dune@LKDC:SHA1.D06C7456A2943F6790428F4FC70E766BF0D80FB1 from 192.168.1.101:51638 for krbtgt/LKDC:SHA1.D06C7456A2943F6790428F4FC70E766BF0D80FB1@LKDC:SHA1.D06C7456A29 43F6790428F4FC70E766BF0D80FB1
18/06/14 16:36:01,702
kdc[72]
AS-REQ dune@LKDC:SHA1.D06C7456A2943F6790428F4FC70E766BF0D80FB1 from 192.168.1.101:51638 for krbtgt/LKDC:SHA1.D06C7456A2943F6790428F4FC70E766BF0D80FB1@LKDC:SHA1.D06C7456A29 43F6790428F4FC70E766BF0D80FB1
18/06/14 16:36:01,703
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18/06/14 16:36:01,718
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18/06/14 16:36:27,000
kernel[0]
Sandbox: ntpd(375) deny file-read-data /private/var/run/resolv.conf
18/06/14 16:36:29,000
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18/06/14 16:36:29,000
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18/06/14 16:36:29,000
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English
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18/06/14 16:42:05,690
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18/06/14 16:42:05,690
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18/06/14 16:42:05,705
com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[174]
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18/06/14 16:42:05,707
com.apple.launchd[1]
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18/06/14 16:42:05,709
com.apple.launchd[1]
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18/06/14 16:42:05,723
com.apple.launchd.peruser.501[174]
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18/06/14 16:42:15,741
loginwindow[68]
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18/06/14 16:42:15,773
sessionlogoutd[560]
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18/06/14 16:42:15,779
sessionlogoutd[560]
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18/06/14 16:42:15,807
airportd[90]
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18/06/14 16:42:15,812
shutdown[561]
reboot by _softwareupdate:
18/06/14 16:42:15,813
shutdown[561]
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$49 well spent!! I don't like the wireless version. Looks kind of odd shaped with the extra space on top (for the batteries). They didn't have those in stock anyway.
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Also, I haven't touched anything in System Preferences. Everything worked after FIRST, connect the keyboard, SECOND, install the software update, THIRD, restart (had to unplug it from PCI USB 2.0 slot to USB 1.1 native port, and then back to USB 2.0 port), and after login, all worked without a hitch.
I don't even want to fool around with system prefs now, since maybe that's what causes the problem (no proof there from me) when you try and tweak or customize your settings.

TS3048 My early 2009 Mac Pro does not connect via bluetooth to my sound bar or bluetooth mini speakers. Both my wireless keyboard and mouse have no problems connecting. What do I need to do to connect to external bluetooth devices?

My early 2009 Mac Pro does not connect via bluetooth to my sound bar or bluetooth mini speakers. Both my wireless keyboard and mouse have no problems connecting. What do I need to do to connect to external bluetooth devices?

I would always have a wired keyboard and mouse on hand (need not be expensive ... any cheap wired devices will work). "Emergency recovery" procedures can activate features in random order, so the opportunity to select a recovery partition may pass before the wireless devices are recognized.
That will let you select the "turn on Bluetooth" icon.

I have problem setting up a new wireless keyboard and my new Mac mini

I have problem setting up a new wireless keyboard and my new Mac mini

Same with my new mac mini.
Got it brand new via the online shop.
Happy to start with the new mac i really got dissapointed by the fact that it`s impossible to pair the wireless keyboard unless you first connect a USB keyboard to the mac mini and start the configuration.
THIS S.U.C.K.S. !!!
No hint at all from apple that you first have to connect the USB keyboard.
I had to borrowed a USB keyboard from my neighbour :-((
After setting things up it was no problem at all to establish the BT connection with the keyboard.
Works fine now.

Migration Assistant: Problems transferring data from PC (XP SP3) to new Mac Pro 2012 - can not get Migration Assistant to work as PC will not display verfify passcode

Migration Assistant: Problems transferring data from PC (XP SP3) to new Mac Pro 2012 - can not get Migration Assistant to work as PC will not display verfify passcode
Hello, I am having problems migrating data from my old PC running XP (SP3) to my new Mac Pro 2012 using the Migration Assistant.
- I downloaded and installed the Windows Migration Assistant from Apple
- My Mac recognized PC and displays passcode
- The sasscode does not show / display on my PC
- My Mac is then stuck in "authenticating" loop and the PC is stuck "waiting for Mac to connect."
- Both computers are connected on same network (have connected PC on WIFI and using ethernet to Reuter)
I have looked on support site and only response I saw says to reinstall Windows Migration Assistant (which I have done)
Any ideas? If cant get this to workare there instructions for manually bring across relevant data eg itunes music and apps, photos, picasa data etc?

Why not turn off the Windows firewall and uninstall any other firewall software you have installed?
If you are using a Norton product uninstall it and discard it. To fully unistall most Norton products you have to go to the Norton website and download a soecial program to completely get rid of it. The normal uninstall feature built into the program will not remove all of it.

Problem with a new aluminum keyboard

I just bought an aluminum keyboard but when i press, for example, the sound buttons my dashboard appears rather than changing the sound. How do i get the buttons working?

I have exactly the same problem. I just replaced my old Aluninium Apple wireless keyboard that got damaged. I am running OS10.5.8 on a 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. I just unboxed my new French wireless keyboard that I ordered form the Apple online store, and can use the sound buttons! I get the dashboard or the old F3 key instead.
DMarsh thanks for your tip, the box is unticked, but the F keys are still scrabbled. My old Apple wireless English keyboard is working fine (3 batteries).
I think that the new keyboards are not fully compatible with 10.5. Is snow leopard ok?.
Lion seems to have new functionalities. I understand the need to update the hardware accordingly, but I am not very happy as it is not clearly mentioned that the new wireless keyboard does not properly work with the previous systems!!!! Come on Apple the sound keys should at least work.
I looked on here and could not find any sofware update. I presume that they expect us to upgrade to Lion.
I get back to apple store tomorrow to get a refund or get an old model shipped.

I have a problem with my motherboard and my battery of my 2010 macbook pro 13". It was just serviced with a new screen, keyboard, and logic board.

I have a problem with my motherboard and my battery of my 2010 macbook pro 13". It was just serviced with a new screen, keyboard, and logic board. How much will a new battery and motherboard cost and would it be worth it or should I just get a new computer. It was about 300 dollars to get it serviced last week. if it adds up to much past 600 dollars I will just get a new one. THANKS FOR ANY HELP!
P.S During classes today it began beeping in my bag. Like three kind of long steady beeps then a short pause, and when I opened it I couldn't see anything but it was on so I turned it off and back on.

Depends on what options your Apple store offers - if they can do a depot repair (where they send it out), that's around $300 for all parts & labor.
If the store doesn't have that option, a logicboard is around $600, battery $80-$100, from what I've seen.
If they JUST replaced the logicboard, you absolutely should NOT have to pay for another replacement - the replacement is covered by a warranty. If they want you to pay for it, make sure you have a copy of the receipt for the work that was recently completed so you can show it to them. They have no reason to charge you for another logicboard.
~Lyssa

Mouse/keyboard problem.

I am running 32-bit Adobe Photoshop 12.1 as part of CS 5.5 on a Windows 7 Ultimate box. I have been running into a strange problem that I can't seem to figure out. There seems to be some problem with the keyboard/mouse and how it operates. If I reboot my machine, Open PS, and then a file, I can use the select tool as normal. However, once I press the Alt-Key....everything goes haywire. I can no longer select anything. Changing tools is also screwy, as in I can change top-level tools, or right-click and see the sub choices (such as which type of select tool), but cannot left click on the sub-tool to choose it. I originally thought it may be a problem with my Logitech wireless keyboard, but am typing this froma plain wired keyboard and mouse and the problem is still occuring.
Any ideas?

Hi there,
I have the same problem since yesterday.
I think there is something wrong with the firmware of my G5!
Tried PRAM reset
Even when startingup with the 'alt' key pressed to choose my backup drive it seems that the mouse already starts acting weard. Before OSX is started up
Could this be a virus?
I tried serveral other mouses, even a microsoft one. Same issue.
Sometimes the computer opens properly but after a few clicks it's acting like somebody is pressing another button.
I got luck I still have my powerbook G4.
Anybody else?

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