When I load a .hex file into the PICALL software, and it tells me that = the configuration file is missing, can I set the fuses, code protect, = etc. manually and then proceed as normal? It doesn't appear that the = fact that the configuration word is missing will actually keep you from = loading the program to the PIC. Jim D. Martin -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu