Wow. That's alot like my 5 step trouble-shooting guide to fix any software problem. 1. Close and re-open the software package. If the problem persists: 2. Reboot the computer. If the problem persists: 3. Re-install the trouble-some software package. If the problem persists: 4. Format your hard disk drives. Re-install the OS, re-install the software. If the problem persists: 5. Goto 1. It really works! -Shane. > I had similar problem with PICMASTER emulator I did all kind of things > did not help. I removed the board out and installed in difference PC > worked ok. Even I > deleted MPLAB did not help. I reformat the hard drive reinstalled every > thing > boom? back to normal. > I gees Bill Gate has answer for you. > Hope this helps. > > > > > Andre >