Windows 7 RC BootCamp/keyboard problem

Hey,
I've installed Windows 7 RC on my MacBook. I tried to install BootCamp form Leopard DVD, but the installer says, that it can be run on XP or Vista only (any clues?). I've installed all drivers provided on DVD normally, by running each installer separately, but the problem is that keyboard doesn't work properly - I can't use volume, brightness, keyboard light keys. It seems that Keyboard Manager is needed, but as you know, I can't install BootCamp on Windows..
HELP.

carldavies1983,
You might try the following (assuming you have an alternative input device in W7RC):
1 - Load the 'Add a device' dialog for bluetooth
2 - Wait until your device is listed and just select it (highlight only)
3 - Right-click (or press 'Alt+Enter') the highlighted item and select 'Properties'
4 - Go to the 'Services' tab and wait until it lists a 'Drivers' check box
5 - Place a check mark in the box and click 'Apply'
6 - Click on the notification balloon that pops up on the right end of the taskbar to watch the progress of installation (it will probably say something like 'Windows Update..'
7 - When done, your device should disappear from the list and should now have functionality (although from my experience not exactly perfectly consistent pairing).
This worked on my Mac Pro (early 2008).
To the other posters who have been unsuccessful at installing Boot Camp:
Have you tried right-clicking (Alt+Enter) on the 'BootCamp.exe' file (found by opening the OS X installation disc to explore the BootCamp\Apple folder) - and then selecting 'Run as Administrator'? This will sometimes allow the installers to run even if they have some type of compatibility issue.
Good luck.
Message was edited by: CorkyO

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