OS X :: Intel MacBook Option / Alt Key Does Not Work
Mar 6, 2009
I have an Intel based Macbook running Bootcamp (Windows XP Home SP2). Option/Alt key periodically does not work under both Mac OS and Windows. It will work for a while, then stop working for a few hours. I have all of the latest updates installed on the computer. When the Option key is not working, I cannot select to boot to windows, or reset PRAM to try and fix it. I know I can boot into the Mac OS and have it reboot into Windows. This has been happening for a week now. I have not spilled anything on the keyboard, and it seemed to just startup after a week of non-use.
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Jun 22, 2012
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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I was surprised yesterday to find that holding down option key during restart did NOT bring up the Startup Manager screen.Usign Lion, wireless Appple Keyboard and external HD connected with FireWire. Is the isue the wireless keyboard? The Firewire connected drive?I was able to go to System Preferences and choose my startup volume but I much prefer the more temporary state pressing option key when rebooting to choose which volume for startup
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MacbookPro (Unibody) 2.8 Ghz 4 Gig Ram; 24, Mac OS X (10.7.1), Hubby'siMac 20" 2009 ,10.6.6. 2 Gig RAM
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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iMac
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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Info:iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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iMac
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8), Have Time capsule
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iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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os x, Mac OS X (10.6.4)
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), Intel
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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