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>I just started programming the PIC17C44 with a PIC Start Plus programmer.
> The PIC has a window but I thought it could be erased with a programmer
or
>with a bulk UV Eraser.  I programmed it once and now when I try to program
>it again it fails. Do I have to erase the PIC with a UV eraser ?

If it's got a window, tell it to "Go into the light CarolAnne"

I think I'm the one that needs to go into the light <grin>. I pulled my
Digikey catalog where I ordered the chips and there it is plain as day.
 The chips I bought are UV eraseable. Thanks.