Using a wireless generic Keyboard/Mouse to install Windows 7?

I am currently using a Logitech wireless USB mouse and keyboard with a new Mac Mini. These are specified for use with Windows PC's, but work fine with the Mac Mini without the installation on any drivers, apparently as generic devices. My question is can I use this keyboard and mouse to install Windows 7 with Bootcamp without them becoming non-responsive at some point in the procedure? The instructions for Boot Camp say to use the mouse and keyboard that came with your Mac, but obviously this does not apply to the Mac Mini which comes with neither.

Thanks, guys, for the replies. You have convinced me not to attempt the W7 load until I have wired a USM keyboard/mouse plugged into the Mac Mini. It's much easier for me to get ones for a PC than an Apple. Do you think these will work generically on the Mini, as do the wireless devices I now have, and get me through the W7 installation without hanging up?

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