The Apple Multitouch Mouse driver helps Windows recognize Apple’s touch-sensitive mouse and communicate with its buttons and touch surface. On Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7, a compatible driver can enable scrolling and other supported mouse functions beyond basic pointer movement, depending on the mouse model and driver package.

Key Features

• Mouse input support: Allows Windows to interpret pointer movement and button clicks from the Apple Multitouch Mouse.
• Touch-surface scrolling: Provides scrolling support where available, making documents and web pages easier to navigate.
• Apple hardware integration: Helps connect the mouse’s hardware capabilities with Windows input services, including on compatible Boot Camp installations.
• Model-dependent functionality: Enables the features included in the selected driver package. Advanced gestures available in macOS may not be supported in Windows.

How to Install

1. Check your system and mouse model. Confirm your Windows version and system architecture before choosing a download. Use a package that explicitly supports your Apple Multitouch Mouse model and operating system; a driver intended for one Windows release may not work correctly on another.

1. Download and extract the driver. Choose an Apple-provided package or another verified source. If the download is compressed, extract its contents to a folder you can easily find. On a Mac running Windows through Boot Camp, use the appropriate Apple Windows support software when available.

1. Connect the mouse. Turn it on and pair it through Windows Bluetooth settings if your model uses Bluetooth. Make sure the computer’s Bluetooth adapter is working, since the mouse driver does not replace the adapter’s own driver.

1. Run the installer. Open the supplied setup program and follow its prompts. If the package contains only driver files, open Device Manager, locate the matching mouse entry, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted folder. Avoid forcing installation if Windows reports that the driver is incompatible.

1. Restart and test. Restart Windows if prompted, then check pointer movement, clicking, and scrolling. Adjust available options in Windows mouse settings. If scrolling remains unavailable, verify the package’s supported features and model compatibility.

Although it may appear under a Network download category, the Apple Multitouch Mouse is an input device. Bluetooth connectivity and mouse functionality can require separate drivers.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Run the driver installer as administrator, disconnect other Apple peripherals during setup, and use the Boot Camp/Windows Support Software version that matches your Windows build. If blocked by signature enforcement, temporarily disable it only for installation.
• Device not detected: Make sure the mouse is charged/powered and in pairing mode. In Windows, go to Settings > Bluetooth > Add device, remove any stale Apple Mouse pairing, then re-pair. Confirm the Bluetooth Support Service is running.
• Version conflicts or gestures stop working: Uninstall old Apple Wireless Mouse, Magic Mouse, or Boot Camp HID drivers via Device Manager > Mice and other pointing devices, reboot, then reinstall the newest compatible driver. Avoid mixing multiple Apple mouse driver packages.