>When I goto my "file" menu my "Download to memory" >is faded out. In fact under Picstart Plus everything except >"Enable Programmer" is faded out. Even after I go thru >"Enable Programmer" and close the window. Everything >under "Picstart Plus" is faded out. Does this mean my Picstart programmer is not > being >recoginized by my computer?? Or does this mean the chip is dead. >Is there anyway to test if the computer recognizes my programmer??? Simon, It's working fine. After you "Enable Programmer" - don't close it. When you select "PICStart Plus" again, you'll see that the various options are now available. myke "I don't do anything that anybody else in good physical condition and unlimited funds couldn't do" - Bruce Wayne