Will Apple Keyboard Work on PC?

If you're wondering whether an Apple keyboard will work on a Windows PC, the answer is yes! Without needing to download and install any Apple drivers, you can simply plug in your Apple keyboard into a USB-3 port and it will work right out of the box. I tried this with a brand new installation of Windows 10, and it worked seamlessly.

In fact, there's no need to even touch the Apple Bootcamp installer to make the external Apple keyboard work on a Windows 10 device. This is important because installing Apple software on a Windows device can lead to issues, as I learned the hard way.

I experienced some errors with Volume Shadow Copy, which was frustrating. However, after troubleshooting and finding the root cause, I was able to restore my computer back to normal. The takeaway from this experience is that it's best to avoid installing Apple software on a Windows device whenever possible.

One issue I did encounter was that the Bootcamp installer installs an HFS file system driver, which can cause problems. Additionally, when I booted up my PC with just the Apple keyboard plugged in via USB, I received an initialization error and had to perform a reboot to resolve the issue.

Another challenge I faced was mapping certain keys on the Apple keyboard using a key mapping app. However, after following a tutorial on configuring the app using the Keyboard Layout Creator 1.4, I was able to get the Apple keyboard working for most keys (except for a few special cases).

In conclusion, if you're considering using an Apple keyboard with your Windows PC, the good news is that it will work without any additional setup or software installation. Just plug it in and start typing!

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