{"id":7303,"date":"2009-05-04T20:52:54","date_gmt":"2009-05-04T15:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=7303"},"modified":"2026-10-06T19:39:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T14:09:14","slug":"apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use an Apple Magic Mouse on a Windows PC (and the Old Mighty Mouse)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Can you use an Apple mouse on a Windows PC? Yes. In 2009 we plugged a wired Apple Mighty Mouse into our Windows Vista PC and it worked instantly, scroll ball and all. Apple&#8217;s mice have changed a lot since then, and today&#8217;s wireless <strong>Magic Mouse<\/strong> needs a couple of extra steps on Windows, mainly to make scrolling work. Here&#8217;s how to use an Apple Magic Mouse on Windows 10 and 11 in 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/apple-magic-mouse-windows.webp\" alt=\"Use an Apple Magic Mouse on Windows\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/apple-magic-mouse-windows.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/apple-magic-mouse-windows-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/apple-magic-mouse-windows-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/apple-magic-mouse-windows-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/apple-magic-mouse-windows-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Pair the Magic Mouse with Windows through <strong>Settings \u2192 Bluetooth &amp; devices \u2192 Add device \u2192 Bluetooth<\/strong>. Pointing and clicking work straight away. To get touch scrolling, install Apple&#8217;s Boot Camp mouse driver or a third-party utility such as Magic Mouse Utilities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ae5eb7f31f7d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ae5eb7f31f7d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#Apple_mouse_models_and_Windows_compatibility\" >Apple mouse models and Windows compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#How_to_connect_a_Magic_Mouse_to_Windows_11_or_10\" >How to connect a Magic Mouse to Windows 11 or 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#How_to_enable_scrolling_for_an_Apple_Magic_Mouse_on_Windows\" >How to enable scrolling for an Apple Magic Mouse on Windows<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#1_Apple_Boot_Camp_drivers\" >1. Apple Boot Camp drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#2_Magic_Mouse_Utilities\" >2. Magic Mouse Utilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#3_Open-source_drivers\" >3. Open-source drivers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#Our_experience_with_the_Apple_Mighty_Mouse_on_Windows\" >Our experience with the Apple Mighty Mouse on Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#Is_an_Apple_Magic_Mouse_on_Windows_worth_it\" >Is an Apple Magic Mouse on Windows worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#Does_the_Magic_Mouse_work_with_Windows_without_drivers\" >Does the Magic Mouse work with Windows without drivers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#Can_I_charge_the_Magic_Mouse_from_a_Windows_PC\" >Can I charge the Magic Mouse from a Windows PC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/05\/apple-mighty-mouse-on-windows-pc\/#Why_does_my_Magic_Mouse_keep_disconnecting_from_Windows\" >Why does my Magic Mouse keep disconnecting from Windows?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_mouse_models_and_Windows_compatibility\"><\/span>Apple mouse models and Windows compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mighty Mouse (2005\u20132009)<\/strong>, later renamed <strong>Apple Mouse<\/strong>: wired USB and wireless versions with a tiny 360\u00b0 scroll ball. The wired version works on Windows as a standard USB mouse. It&#8217;s discontinued but still found second-hand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magic Mouse (2009)<\/strong>: wireless Bluetooth with a touch-sensitive top surface and AA batteries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magic Mouse 2 (2015)<\/strong>: built-in rechargeable battery with a Lightning port.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magic Mouse with USB-C (2024)<\/strong>: the current model, charged over USB-C, sold on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/mac\/accessories\/mice-keyboards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Store<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All Magic Mouse models connect to Windows over Bluetooth. Apple only supports them on Macs, so Windows features like gestures need extra software.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_connect_a_Magic_Mouse_to_Windows_11_or_10\"><\/span>How to connect a Magic Mouse to Windows 11 or 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Turn the Magic Mouse off and on with the switch underneath, so it&#8217;s ready to pair.<\/li>\n<li>On your PC, open <strong>Settings \u2192 Bluetooth &amp; devices<\/strong> (Windows 10: <strong>Settings \u2192 Devices \u2192 Bluetooth &amp; other devices<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Add device<\/strong>, then <strong>Bluetooth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Magic Mouse<\/strong> from the list. If Windows asks for a PIN, try <strong>0000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Move the mouse to check the pointer, left click and right click. You may need to set right-click in your mouse settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If it was paired to a Mac before, unpair it there first or it may reconnect to the Mac instead.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_enable_scrolling_for_an_Apple_Magic_Mouse_on_Windows\"><\/span>How to enable scrolling for an Apple Magic Mouse on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Out of the box, Windows doesn&#8217;t understand the Magic Mouse&#8217;s touch surface, so swipe-to-scroll doesn&#8217;t work. You have three options:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Apple_Boot_Camp_drivers\"><\/span>1. Apple Boot Camp drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Apple includes Magic Mouse drivers in its Boot Camp Support Software for running Windows on Intel Macs. Many users extract the mouse driver (the AppleWirelessMouse driver) from the latest Boot Camp package and install it on a regular PC. Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/timsutton\/brigadier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brigadier<\/a> download the newest Boot Camp package directly from Apple. It&#8217;s free, but the drivers are old and only give basic scrolling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Magic_Mouse_Utilities\"><\/span>2. Magic Mouse Utilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/magicutilities.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magic Utilities<\/a> is a paid Windows app (with a free trial) that adds smooth scrolling, gestures, middle-click, customisable actions and battery level for the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad. It&#8217;s the easiest way to get a Mac-like experience on Windows.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Open-source_drivers\"><\/span>3. Open-source drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Several free community drivers on GitHub add scrolling for the Magic Mouse 2 and USB-C models. Only install drivers from projects with a good track record, since drivers have deep access to your PC.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_experience_with_the_Apple_Mighty_Mouse_on_Windows\"><\/span>Our experience with the Apple Mighty Mouse on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/mighty-mouse1.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Mighty Mouse on a Windows PC\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Back in 2009, Apple listed the wired Mighty Mouse as compatible with Windows 2000 and XP, so we bought it to use with our Windows Vista PC alongside our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/03\/apple-mac-keyboard-on-windows-pc\/\">Apple keyboard on Windows<\/a>. We plugged in the USB cable and it worked instantly, with no software.<\/p>\n<p>The left and right buttons are hidden under the smooth white shell but work perfectly. The pea-sized scroll ball let us scroll 360 degrees, even diagonally, and pressing it acted as a middle click. The two force-sensing side buttons worked as Back in the browser, though they were hard to press. At $49 it was a lovely, if not the most ergonomic, way for Windows users to get a taste of Apple design.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_Apple_Magic_Mouse_on_Windows_worth_it\"><\/span>Is an Apple Magic Mouse on Windows worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It looks great and is fine for everyday browsing, but on Windows you lose some of its best features unless you add software. The flat, low shape also isn&#8217;t the most comfortable for long working days. If you mainly use Windows, an ergonomic Windows mouse like Logitech&#8217;s MX series is more comfortable and has full software support. If you switch between a Mac and a PC, the Magic Mouse is a stylish shared choice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Magic_Mouse_work_with_Windows_without_drivers\"><\/span>Does the Magic Mouse work with Windows without drivers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for pointing and clicking. Touch scrolling and gestures need Boot Camp drivers or a third-party utility.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_charge_the_Magic_Mouse_from_a_Windows_PC\"><\/span>Can I charge the Magic Mouse from a Windows PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Plug its USB-C or Lightning cable into any USB port on your PC to charge it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_Magic_Mouse_keep_disconnecting_from_Windows\"><\/span>Why does my Magic Mouse keep disconnecting from Windows?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Low battery, Bluetooth power saving or interference are common causes. Charge the mouse, update your Bluetooth driver and, in Device Manager, turn off &#8220;Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power&#8221; for your Bluetooth adapter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you use an Apple mouse on a Windows PC? Yes. 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