Is this keyboard compatible with Windows 8?The Corsair Website says "yes" while the spec information here says "no."
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It works with Windows 8 flawlessly. There is custom software/drivers that provide firmware updates that may not be compatible with windows 8 however.
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I don't know if it does. I would assume it would, mine is working on Windows 7. You can always try it and return it if it doesn't work. But it should work.
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Hi John, I have no idea. I have windows windows xp. The keyboard looks and works great, very hppy with it, Tom
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I use it as my main keyboard for a Windows 8.1 machine. No issues at all (software OR hardware).
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It is a standard Windows keyboard layout so should since all of my legacy Windows keyboards work with Windows 8 using the Windows keys. I have used this specific keyboard at work, where we use Windows XP (don't laugh) but there is no reason this will not work with WIN 8.
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Yes it is compatible with windows 8. It has a sloping palm rest leading up to the keys.
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All the drivers are up to date, and a driver cannot be forced either. I contacted Mad Catz who now state that I have the older version of this keyboard(bought from Amazon a year ago), and that there are problems with Windows 8 as I suspected. They stated they are working on it. In fairness to Windows 8, that I love by the way, this is the only problem not easily solved. Just beware when you buy this that you get the updated version. The reduced ones are probably being sold off because of this issue. I will meanwhile keep mine, just in case they update the driver, as it is a very good product when functioning. Many thanks for all of your responses. All the drivers are up to date, and a driver cannot be forced either. I contacted Mad Catz who now state that I have the older version of this keyboard(bought from Amazon a year ago), and that there are problems with Windows 8 as I suspected. They stated they are working on it. In fairness to Windows 8, that I love by the way, this is the only problem not easily solved. Just beware when you buy this that you get the updated version. The reduced ones are probably being sold off because of this issue. I will meanwhile keep mine, just in case they update the driver, as it is a very good... » Read More All the drivers are up to date, and a driver cannot be forced either. I contacted Mad Catz who now state that I have the older version of this keyboard(bought from Amazon a year ago), and that there are problems with Windows 8 as I suspected. They stated they are working on it. In fairness to Windows 8, that I love by the way, this is the only problem not easily solved. Just beware when you buy this that you get the updated version. The reduced ones are probably being sold off because of this issue. I will meanwhile keep mine, just in case they update the driver, as it is a very good product when functioning. Many thanks for all of your responses. « Show Less
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No, per the Microsoft's Website for this exact product. It is great keyboard and works really well on any of the ones listed below, along with our xBox 360, as it is what I had bought it for.**Taken from their site: Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of these operating systems: Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7.**
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It is a great looking keyboard, for sure, and might even have worked...that is, if I could have ever have gotten it to work with Windows 8.1 I was forced to return it because there were problems with the Windows 8.1 drivers...they may be fixed now, but I doubt it based on everything I could discover on the web about the keyboard. It was a few months ago, so you might give it a try but just wanted to let you know the problems I had with it.
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Yes this keyboard I ordered was for a windiws 8 machine. Wesbit has a windows key in the usual place. It worked asbwell as the original keyboard did until it was damaged. Exact replacrment.
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Dear Mr.Sutton, Please go ahead and procure Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, without apprehension and fear. It will definitely be compatible with Microsoft Windows 8 Operating System.
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It probably is compatible with Windows 8. It's just another peripheral device like a keyboard. But this mouse is sooo uncomfortable to use. I changed it for the Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball 64327 mouse. Much better!
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I honestly have no clue.. I bought the keyboard for a friend... Tho he ended up just getting a new laptop.. Not sure why.. Apologies I can't help more..
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I am currently trying to get this to work on Windows 8 with no success yet. It seems to randomly mess up my keyboard USB because my keyboard goes AWOL and I have to unplug it and plug it back in. I've tried downloading the most recent drivers from the website, but those still seem to not work.
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I would think so. Every keyboard that I have ever had will easily install, plug and play. There should be no problem. However, I have Win.7. but it should install with no problem.
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I believe it is. I currently use Windows 7 and it works marvelously with this keyboard. It should work very well also with Windows 8.
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Not sure of exactly what your question is, but the older keyboards do not work with the new computers or Windows 8. Has nothing to do with the adapter. I wasted a bunch of money on the adapters too --- HaHaHa
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The key board is USB, not wireless, and I have used it with Windows 7 and 8. I did not notice any incompatibility using Windows 8 with the keyboard.